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cis-4-HYDROXY-6-DODECENOIC ACID LACTONE
COE No.: 625
FEMA No.: 3780
JECFA No.: 249
Chemical names: (E)-6-DODECEN-4-OLIDE; 5-(cis-2-OCTENYL)DIHYDRO-2(3H)-FURANONE
Synonyms: DODEC-6-EN-1,4-LACTONE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 1997
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 884-JECFA 49/42
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 9/FNP 52 Add.9/114 (2001)
Tox monograph: FAS 40-JECFA 49/231
Previous status: 1998, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 6/FNP 52 Add.6/174. N,T
 
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