Food Safety Substance
2-Acetylfuran
2-Acetylfuran is a food additive with no EU additive status row found in the EU, FDA EAFUS in the US, and data from 5 regulatory sources.
Substance Identity
Resolved identifiers used to render this food-safety record.
JECFA ADI Values
JECFA ADI records and evaluation years.
| Jurisdiction | Chemical name | JECFA no. | CAS | ADI | ADI upper | Function | Evaluation year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JECFA | 2-ACETYLFURAN | - | - | no_data | - | - | 2018 |
| JECFA | 2-FURYL METHYL KETONE | 1503 | 1192-62-7 | no_data | - | FLAVOURING_AGENT | 2018 |
Cross-Reference to Cosmetics / Chemicals / Pharma
Same-CAS public rows from adjacent Roots verticals where available.
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
This substance has different regulatory treatment across food, cosmetics, and industrial use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Food-use, safety, ADI, and cross-vertical answers mirrored into FAQPage JSON-LD.
What is 2-Acetylfuran used for in food?
2-Acetylfuran appears in food-use rows as: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT.
Is 2-Acetylfuran safe?
This page does not assign a standalone safety verdict; it renders public regulatory evidence. US/FDA evidence: FDA EAFUS.
What is the ADI for 2-Acetylfuran?
No ADI row was found for 2-Acetylfuran in the rendered EFSA, food_substances, food_additives, or JECFA tables.
Is 2-Acetylfuran also used in cosmetics?
2-Acetylfuran has a same-CAS cosmetics cross-reference: 2-Furyl Methyl Ketone, EU status permitted.