JECFA Evaluations-(E)-2-HEXENAL DIETHYL ACETAL-

Summary of Evaluations Performed by the
Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

(E)-2-HEXENAL DIETHYL ACETAL
COE No.:	2135
FEMA No.:	4047
JECFA No.:	1383
Chemical names:	1,1-DIETHOXYHEX-2(cis)-ENE
Synonyms:	(E)-1,1-DIETHOXY-2-HEXENE; LEAFALDEHYDE DIETHYL ACETAL
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 63/77
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 12/FNP 52 Add. 12/83
Tox monograph:	FAS 54-JECFA 63/317

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