JECFA Evaluations-3-HEXENYL 2-HEXENOATE-

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

3-HEXENYL 2-HEXENOATE
FEMA No.:	3928
JECFA No.:	1279
Chemical names:	(Z)-3-HEXENYL (E)-2-HEXENOATE
Synonyms:	cis,trans-3,2 HEXENYL HEXANOATE
Functional class:	FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation:	2003
ADI:	ACCEPTABLE
Comments:	No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report:	TRS 922-JECFA 61/101
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 11/FNP 52 Add. 11/119
Tox monograph:	FAS 42-JECFA 51/267 (1998)

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