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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

6-METHYL-5-HEPTEN-2-ONE
COE No.: 149
FEMA No.: 2707
JECFA No.: 1120
Chemical names: 6-METHYLHEPT-5-EN-2-ONE
Synonyms: 2-METHYLHEPTENONE; 2-METHYL-2-HEPTEN-6-ONE; METHYL HEXENYL KETONE
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.10/74
Tox monograph: FAS 50-JECFA 59/371
 
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