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6-METHYL-3,5-HEPTADIEN-2-ONE
COE No.: 11143
FEMA No.: 3363
JECFA No.: 1134
Chemical names: 6-METHYLHEPTA-3,5-DIEN-2-ONE
Synonyms: 2-METHYHEPTA-2,4-DIEN-6-ONE; METHYL HEPTADIENONE; 1-ACETYL-4-METHYL-1,3-PENTADIENE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2002
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 913-JECFA 59/102
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 10/FNP 52 Add.10/76
Tox monograph: FAS 50-JECFA 59/371
 
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