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Summary of Evaluations Performed by the
Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

2-HEXENAL
COE No.: 748
FEMA No.: 2560
JECFA No.: 1353
Chemical names: 2-HEXENAL
Synonyms: 2-HEXEN-1-AL; beta-PROPYL ACROLEIN; alpha-beta-HEXYLENEALDEHYDE; LEAF ALDEHYDE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2004
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 928-JECFA 63/77
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 12/FNP 52 Add. 12/80
Tox monograph: FAS 54-JECFA 63/317
 
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