JECFA Evaluations-2-AMYL-5 OR 6-KETO-1,4-DIOXANE-

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

2-AMYL-5 OR 6-KETO-1,4-DIOXANE
COE No.:	13027
FEMA No.:	2076
JECFA No.:	1485
Chemical names:	2-PENTYL-5 OR 6-KETO-1,4-DIOXANE
Synonyms:	5(OR 6)-PENTYL-1,4-DIOXAN-2-ONE
Functional class:	FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation:	2005
ADI:	ACCEPTABLE
Comments:	No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report:	TRS 934-JECFA 65/36
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 13/FNP 52 Add. 13/55
Tox monograph:	FAS for JECFA 65 in press

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