JECFA Evaluations-trans-2-HEXENOIC ACID-

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

trans-2-HEXENOIC ACID
COE No.:	11777
FEMA No.:	3169
JECFA No.:	1361
Chemical names:	HEX-2(trans)-ENOIC ACID
Synonyms:	ACRYLIC, beta-PROPYLACRYLIC ACID; HEXEN-2-OIC ACID
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. 12/81
Tox monograph:	FAS 54-JECFA 63/317

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