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cis-5-ISOPROPENYL-cis-2-METHYLCYCLOPENTAN-1-CARBOXALDEHYDE
FEMA No.: 3645
JECFA No.: 968
Chemical names: 5-(1-METHYLENE-ETHYL)-2-METHYLCYCLOPENTANECARBOXALDEHYDE
Synonyms: cis-2-METHYL-cis-5-ISOPROPENYLCYCLOPENTAN-1-CARBOXALDEHYDE; PHOTOCITRAL
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.10/50
Tox monograph: FAS 50-JECFA 59/173
 
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