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5-ISOPROPENYL-2-METHYL-2-VINYLTETRAHYDROFURAN (cis and trans MIXTURE)
COE No.: 11944
FEMA No.: 3759
JECFA No.: 1455
Chemical names: 2-(1-METHYLENE-ETHYL)-5-METHYL-5-VINYLTETRAHYDROFURAN
Synonyms: trans-5-ETHENYLTETRAHYDRO-a,a-5-TRIMETHYL-2-FURANMETHANOL; TETRAHYDRO-a,a-5-TRIMETHYL-5-VINYLFURFURYL ALCOHOL-; (E)-FURANOID LINALOOL OXIDE; trans-FURANOID LINALOOL OXIDE
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 63/106
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 12/FNP 52 Add. 12/93
Tox monograph: FAS 54-JECFA 63/487
 
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