JECFA Evaluations-trans-2-HEXENYL BUTYRATE-

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

trans-2-HEXENYL BUTYRATE
FEMA No.:	3926
JECFA No.:	1375
Chemical names:	HEX-2-ENYL BUTYRATE
Synonyms:	(E)-HEX-2-ENYL BUTYRATE; (E)-HEXENYL BUTANOATE; trans-2-HEXENYL BUTANOATE
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. 12/82
Tox monograph:	FAS 54-JECFA 63/317

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