| 6-HYDROXY-3,7-DIMETHYLOCTANOIC ACID LACTONE | |
| COE No.: | 11833 | FEMA No.: | 3355 | JECFA No.: | 237 | Chemical names: | 3,7-DIMETHYL-6-OCTANOLIDE; 4-METHYL-7-(1-METHYLETHYL)-2-OXOOXACYCLOHEPTANE | Synonyms: | 3,7-DIMETHYLOCTA-1,6-LACTONE | Functional class: | FLAVOURING AGENT | Latest evaluation: | 2002 | ADI: | ACCEPTABLE | Comments: | No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent; secondary components do not raise a safety concern. | Report: | TRS 913-JECFA 59/111 | Specifications: | COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 11/FNP 52 Add.11/95 (2003) | Tox monograph: | FAS 40-JECFA 49/231 (1997) | Previous status: | 1998, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 6/FNP 52 Add.6/172. N.
1997, TRS 884-JECFA 49/42, FAS 40-JECFA 49/231. ACCEPTABLE (NO SAFETY CONCERN AT CURRENT LEVELS OF INTAKE WHEN USED AS A FLAVOURING AGENT). AC |
| 2 Feb 04 | |
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