JECFA Evaluations-p-MENTHA-1,4-DIENE-

Summary of Evaluations Performed by the
Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

p-MENTHA-1,4-DIENE
COE No.:	11025
FEMA No.:	3559
JECFA No.:	1340
Chemical names:	p-MENTHA-1,4-DIENE
Synonyms:	gamma-TERPINENE; 1-ISOPROPYL-4-METHYL-1,4-CYCLOHEXADIENE; 1-METHYL-4-(1-METHYLETHYL)-1,4-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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