JECFA Evaluations-2-HEXYLIDENE CYCLOPENTANONE-

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

2-HEXYLIDENE CYCLOPENTANONE
COE No.:	167
FEMA No.:	2573
JECFA No.:	1106
Chemical names:	2-HEXYLIDENECYCLOPENTANONE
Synonyms:	alpha-HEXYLIDENE CYCLOPENTANONE; JASMALONE
Functional class:	FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation:	2002
ADI:	ACCEPTABLE
Comments:	No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report:	TRS 913-JECFA 59/95
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 10/FNP 52 Add.10/72
Tox monograph:	FAS 50-JECFA 59/331

8 Mar 03