JECFA Evaluations-2-HEXYL-4-ACETOXYTETRAHYDROFURAN-

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

2-HEXYL-4-ACETOXYTETRAHYDROFURAN
FEMA No.:	2566
JECFA No.:	1440
Chemical names:	4-ACETOXY-2-HEXYLTETRAHYDROFURAN
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 63/106
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 12/FNP 52 Add. 12/91
Tox monograph:	FAS 54-JECFA 63/487

28 Jan 06