DIMETHYL-3,6-BENZO-2(3H)-FURANONE

Overview

Chemical Names
2-(4-METHYL-2-HYDROXYPHENYL)PROPIONIC ACID gamma-LACTONE
Synonyms
DIMETHYL-3,6-BENZO-2(3H)-FURANONE; FURAMINTON
JECFA number
1167
FEMA number
3863
Functional Class
Flavouring Agent
FLAVOURING_AGENT

Evaluations

Evaluation year: 2008

ADI:
No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent

Meeting:
69
Specs Code:
S
Tox Monograph: 

Evaluation year: 2003

ADI:
No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Tox Monograph: