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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

NEROL
COE No.: 2016
FEMA No.: 2770
JECFA No.: 1224
Chemical names: (2Z)-3,7-DIMETHYL-2,6-OCTADIENOL
Synonyms: (Z)-GERANIOL; (Z)-NEROL; beta-NEROL; CIS-3,7-DIMETHYL-2,6-OCTADIEN-1-OL; cis-2,6-DIMETHYL-2,6-OCTADIEN-8-OL; cis-GERANIOL; NERYL ALCOHOL; NERANIOL
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2003
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 922-JECFA 61/75
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 11/FNP 52 Add. 11/112
Tox monograph: FAS 52-JECFA 61/289
 
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