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10-HYDROXYMETHYLENE-2-PINENE
FEMA No.: 3938
JECFA No.: 986
Chemical names: 6,6-DIMETHYL-BICYCLO[3.1.1]HEPT-2-ENE-2-ETHANOL
Synonyms: HOMOMYRTENOL; 2-HYDROXYETHYL-6,6-DIMETHYL-BICYCLO[3,1,1]-HEPT-2-ENE; NOPOL; 2-NORPINENE-2-ETHANOL, 6,6-DIMETHYL-
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 59/41
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 10/FNP 52 Add.10/52
Tox monograph: FAS 50-JECFA 59/173
 
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