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3-HEXENOIC ACID
COE No.: 2256
FEMA No.: 3170
JECFA No.: 317
Chemical names: HEX-3-ENOIC ACID
Synonyms: HYDROSORBIC ACID
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 1998
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 891-JECFA 51/68
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 8/FNP 52 Add.8/140 (2000)
Tox monograph: FAS 42-JECFA 51/267
Previous status: 1998, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 6/FNP 52 Add. 6/178. N
 
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