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2,6-DIMETHYL-5-HEPTENAL
COE No.: 2006
FEMA No.: 2389
JECFA No.: 349
Chemical names: 2,6-DIMETHYLHEPT-5-EN-1-AL
Synonyms: MELONAL
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2002
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent; secondary components do not raise a safety concern.
Report: TRS 913-JECFA 59/111
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 11/FNP 52 Add.11/97 (2003)
Tox monograph: FAS 42-JECFA 51/267 (1998)
Previous status: 1998, TRS 891-JECFA 51/68, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 6/FNP 52 Add.6/180, FAS 42-JECFA 51/267. ACCEPTABLE (NO SAFETY CONCERN AT CURRENT LEVELS OF INTAKE WHEN USED AS A FLAVOURING AGENT). AC. R
1980, FNP 17-JECFA 24/35; COMPENDIUM/513. N, T
 
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