ETHYL METHYL KETONE
Overview
Chemical Names
Butan-2-one; 2-Butanone
Synonyms
Ethyl methyl ketone; Methyl ethyl ketone; MEK
CAS number
78-93-3
JECFA number
278
COE number
753
FEMA number
2170
Functional Class
Flavouring Agent
FLAVOURING_AGENTFood Additives
EXTRACTION_SOLVENT
FLAVOURING_AGENTFood Additives
EXTRACTION_SOLVENT
Evaluations
Evaluation year: 1998
ADI:No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
ADI:
No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report:
Tox Monograph:
Specification:
Previous Years:
1984, FNP 31/2-JECFA 28/33 (COMPENDIUM/615). N
1981, TRS 669-JECFA 25/23, FNP 19-JECFA 25/96, NOT PREPARED. NO ADI ALLOCATED. NO. R
1979, TRS 648-JECFA 23/21, FNP 12-JECFA 23/75, NOT PREPARED. NO ADI ALLOCATED. NO. N
1984, FNP 31/2-JECFA 28/33 (COMPENDIUM/615). N
1981, TRS 669-JECFA 25/23, FNP 19-JECFA 25/96, NOT PREPARED. NO ADI ALLOCATED. NO. R
1979, TRS 648-JECFA 23/21, FNP 12-JECFA 23/75, NOT PREPARED. NO ADI ALLOCATED. NO. N