JECFA Evaluations-p-MENTH-1,4(8)-DIEN-3-ONE-

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

p-MENTH-1,4(8)-DIEN-3-ONE
COE No.:	11189
FEMA No.:	3560
JECFA No.:	757
Chemical names:	3-METHYL-6-(1-METHYLETHYLIDENE)CYCLOHEX-2-EN-1-ONE
Synonyms:	PIPERITENONE; 1-METHYL-4-ISOPROPYLIDENE-1-CYCLOHEXEN-3-ONE
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 55/56
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 8/FNP 52 Add.8/176
Tox monograph:	FAS 46-JECFA 55/221

12 Nov 01