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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

3,7-DIMETHYL-1,3,6-OCTATRIENE
COE No.: 11015
FEMA No.: 3539
JECFA No.: 1338
Chemical names: 3,7-DIMETHYLOCTA-1,3(TRANS),6-TRIENE
Synonyms: beta-OCIMENE; OCIMENE; trans-beta-OCIMENE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2004
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 928-JECFA 63/64
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 12/FNP 52 Add. 12/77
Tox monograph: FAS 54-JECFA 63/235
 
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