JECFA Evaluations-4-HYDROXY-4-METHYL-5-HEXENOIC ACID gamma LACTONE-

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

4-HYDROXY-4-METHYL-5-HEXENOIC ACID gamma LACTONE
FEMA No.:	4051
JECFA No.:	1157
Chemical names:	5-ETHENYLDIHYDRO-5-METHYL-2(3H)-FURANONE
Synonyms:	LILAC LACTONE; 5-METHYL-5-VINYL-DIHYDRO-FURAN-2-ONE; 4-METHYL-5-HEXEN-1,4-OLIDE
Functional class:	FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation:	2003
ADI:	ACCEPTABLE
Comments:	No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report:	TRS 922-JECFA 61/49
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 11/FNP 52 Add. 11/104
Tox monograph:	FAS 52-JECFA 59/175

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