L-LEUCINE

Overview

Chemical Names
L-LEUCINE
Synonyms
2-AMINOISOBUTYLACETIC ACID; L-2-AMINO-4-METHYLVALERIC ACID; alpha-AMINOISOCAPROIC ACID; 2-AMINO-4-METHYLPENTANOIC ACID
JECFA number
1423
COE number
10482
FEMA number
3297
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

Comments:
Not evaluated using the Procedure for the Safety Evaluation of Flavouring Agents; the substance is a macronutrient and a normal component of protein and, as such, human exposure through food is orders of magnitude higher than the anticipated level of exposure from use as a flavouring agent
Report: 
TRS 928-JECFA 63/98
Tox Monograph: 
FAS 54-JECFA 63/435
Specification: 
COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 12/FNP 52 Add. 12/89