SODIUM 4-METHYL-2-OXOPENTANOATE

Overview

Chemical Names
SODIUM 4-METHYL-2-OXOVALERATE
Synonyms
4-METHYL-2-OXOVALERIC ACID, SODIUM SALT; SODIUM 4-METHYL-2-KETOPENTANOATE; SODIUM 4-METHYL-2-OXOPENTANOATE
JECFA number
633.1
FEMA number
3871
Functional Class
Flavouring Agent
FLAVOURING_AGENT

Evaluations

Evaluation year: 1999

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

Report: 
TRS 896-JECFA 53/67
Tox Monograph: 
FAS 44-JECFA 53/229
Specification: 
FAO JECFA Monographs 4- JECFA 68/ . R (2007) (SODIUM 4-METHYL-2-OXOPENTANOATE)
Previous Years:
2005, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 13/FNP 52 Add. 13/54. R,T 2004, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 12/FNP 52 Add. 12/71. S,T 2003, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 11/FNP 52 Add.11/103. R,T 2000, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 8/FNP 52 Add.8/158. R,T 1999, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 7/FNP 52 Add. 7/134. N (JECFA No. shown on page 134 as "633")
2005, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 13/FNP 52 Add. 13/54. R,T 2004, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 12/FNP 52 Add. 12/71. S,T 2003, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 11/FNP 52 Add.11/103. R,T 2000, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 8/FNP 52 Add.8/158. R,T 1999, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 7/FNP 52 Add. 7/134. N (JECFA No. shown on page 134 as "633")