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p-MENTHA-1,8-DIEN-7-OL
COE No.: 2024
FEMA No.: 2664
JECFA No.: 974
Chemical names: p-MENTHA-1,8-DIEN-7-OL
Synonyms: ISO-CARVEOL; DIHYDROCUMINIC ALCOHOL; DIHYDROCUMINYL ALCOHOL; HYDROCUMIN ALCOHOL; 1-HYDROXYMETHYL-4-ISOPROPENYL-1-CYCLOHEXENE; 4-ISOPROPENYL-1-CYCLOHEXENECARBINOL; PERILLA ALCOHOL
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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