JECFA Evaluations-1-METHYL-2,3-CYCLOHEXADIONE-

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

1-METHYL-2,3-CYCLOHEXADIONE
COE No.:	2311
FEMA No.:	3305
JECFA No.:	425
Chemical names:	1-METHYLCYCLOHEXA-2,3-DIONE
Synonyms:	2-HYDROXYISOPHORONE; 3,5,5-TRIMETHYL-1,2-CYCLOHEXANEDIONE
Functional class:	FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation:	1998
ADI:	ACCEPTABLE
Comments:	No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report:	TRS 891-JECFA 51/103
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 6/FNP 52 Add.6/186
Tox monograph:	FAS 42-JECFA 51/353

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