| 6-METHYLCOUMARIN | |
| COE No.: | 579 |
| FEMA No.: | 2699 |
| JECFA No.: | 1172 |
| Chemical names: | 6-METHYL-2H-1-BENZOPYRAN-2-ONE |
| Synonyms: | 6-METHYLBENZOPYRONE; 6-METHYL-cis-o-COUMARINIC LACTONE; 5-METHYL-2-HYDROXYPHENYLPROPENOIC ACID LACTONE |
| Functional class: | FLAVOURING AGENT |
| Latest evaluation: | 2003 |
| ADI: | ACCEPTABLE |
| Comments: | No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent |
| Report: | TRS 922-JECFA 61/49 |
| Specifications: | COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 11/FNP 52 Add. 11/106 |
| Tox monograph: | FAS 52-JECFA 59/175 |
| Previous status: | 1980, FNP 17-JECFA 24/73; COMPENDIUM/937. N,T. |
| 31 Dec 04 | |
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