2,5-DIMETHYL-4-METHOXY-3(2H)-FURANONE

Overview

Chemical Names
2,5-DIMETHYL-4-METHOXYFURAN-3(2H)-ONE
Synonyms
2,5-DIMETHYL-4-METHOXY-2,3-DIHYDRO-3-FURANONE; 2,5-DIMETHYL-4-METHYOXY-2H-FURAN-3-ONE; 4-METHOXY-2,5-DIMETHYL-3(2H)-FURANONE; MESIFURAN
JECFA number
1451
FEMA number
3664
Functional Class
Flavouring Agent
FLAVOURING_AGENT

Evaluations

Evaluation year: 2004

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

Report: 
TRS 928-JECFA 63/106
Tox Monograph: 
FAS 54-JECFA 63/487
Specification: 
COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 12/FNP 52 Add. 12/92