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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

METHYLCYCLOPENTENOLONE
COE No.: 758
FEMA No.: 2700
JECFA No.: 418
Chemical names: 3-METHYLCYCLOPENTANE-1,2-DIONE
Synonyms: 2-HYDROXY-3-METHYL-2-CYCLOPENTEN-1-ONE; CYCLOTENE; MAPLE LACTONE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 1998
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 891-JECFA 51/103
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 8/FNP 52 Add.8/148 (2000)
Tox monograph: FAS 42-JECFA 51/353
Previous status: 1998, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 6/FNP 52 Add. 6/186. N
 
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