ZINGERONE

Overview

Chemical Names
4-(4-HYDROXY-3-METHOXYPHENYL)-2-BUTANONE
Synonyms
4-HYDROXY-3-METHOXYBENZYLACETONE; 2-(4-HYDROXY-3-METHOXYPHENYL)ETHYL METHYL KETONE; VANILLYLACETONE
JECFA number
730
COE number
139
FEMA number
3124
Functional Class
Flavouring Agent
FLAVOURING_AGENT

Evaluations

Evaluation year: 2000

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

Report: 
TRS 901-JECFA 55/44
Tox Monograph: 
FAS 46-JECFA 55/165
Specification: 
COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 8/FNP 52 Add.8/172