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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

p-MENTHA-1,3-DIENE
COE No.: 11023
FEMA No.: 3558
JECFA No.: 1339
Chemical names: p-MENTHA-1,3-DIENE
Synonyms: alpha-TERPINENE; 1-ISOPROPYL-4-METHYL-1,3-CYCLOHEXADIENE; TERPILENE; 1-METHYL-4-(1-METHYLETHYL)-1,3-CYCLOHEXADIENE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2004
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 928-JECFA 63/64
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 12/FNP 52 Add. 12/78
Tox monograph: FAS 54-JECFA 63/235
 
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