JECFA Evaluations-5-METHYL-6,7-DIHYDRO-5H-CYCLOPENTAPYRAZINE-

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

5-METHYL-6,7-DIHYDRO-5H-CYCLOPENTAPYRAZINE
COE No.:	2314
FEMA No.:	3306
JECFA No.:	781
Chemical names:	6,7-DIHYDRO-5-METHYL-5H-CYCLOPENTAPYRAZINE
Synonyms:	(5H)-5-METHYL-6,7-DIHYDROCYCLOPENTA(B)PYRAZINE; MAPLE LACTONE PYRAZINE
Functional class:	FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation:	2001
ADI:	ACCEPTABLE
Comments:	No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report:	TRS 909-JECFA 57/51
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 9/FNP 52 Add.9/130
Tox monograph:	FAS 48-JECFA 57/135

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