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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

cis-3-HEXEN-1-OL
COE No.: 750
FEMA No.: 2563
JECFA No.: 315
Chemical names: (Z)-HEX-3-ENOL
Synonyms: GREEN LEAF ALCOHOL
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 6/FNP 52 Add.6/178
Tox monograph: FAS 42-JECFA 51/267
 
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