5-HYDROXY-4-OCTANONE

Overview

Chemical Names
5-HYDROXYOCTAN-4-ONE
Synonyms
5-OCTANOL-4-ONE; BUTYROIN
JECFA number
416
COE number
2045
FEMA number
2587
Functional Class
Flavouring Agent
FLAVOURING_AGENT

Evaluations

Evaluation year: 1998

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

Tox Monograph: 
Previous Years:
2000, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 8/FNP 52 Add.8/146. R,T 1998, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 6/FNP 52 Add. 6/186. N
2000, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 8/FNP 52 Add.8/146. R,T 1998, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 6/FNP 52 Add. 6/186. N