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alpha-AMYLCINNAMYL ALCOHOL
COE No.: 79
FEMA No.: 2065
JECFA No.: 674
Chemical names: 2-PENTYL-3-PHENYLPROP-2-EN-1-OL
Synonyms: n-AMYLCINNAMIC ALCOHOL; 2-BENZYLIDENEHEPTANOL; alpha-PENTYLCINNAMYL ALCOHOL
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2000
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 901-JECFA 55/22
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 8/FNP 52 Add.8/164
Tox monograph: FAS 46-JECFA 55/79
Previous status: 1980, FNP 17-JECFA 24/8; COMPENDIUM/101. N,T
 
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