| alpha-IRONE | |
| COE No.: | 145 |
| FEMA No.: | 2597 |
| JECFA No.: | 403 |
| Chemical names: | 4-(2,5,6,6-TETRAMETHYL-2-CYCLOHEXEN-1-YL)-3-BUTEN-2-ONE |
| Synonyms: | 6-METHYL-alpha-IONONE; alpha-IRONE, cis-(2,6)-cis-(2,2)- |
| Functional class: | FLAVOURING AGENT |
| Latest evaluation: | 1998 |
| ADI: | ACCEPTABLE |
| Comments: | No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent |
| Report: | TRS 891-JECFA 51/96 |
| Specifications: | COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 6/FNP 52 Add.6/184 |
| Tox monograph: | FAS 42-JECFA 51/335 |
| 12 Nov 01 | |
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