| 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 |
| 31 Dec 04 | |
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