JECFA Evaluations-6-METHYL-3,5-HEPTADIEN-2-ONE-

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

6-METHYL-3,5-HEPTADIEN-2-ONE
COE No.:	11143
FEMA No.:	3363
JECFA No.:	1134
Chemical names:	6-METHYLHEPTA-3,5-DIEN-2-ONE
Synonyms:	2-METHYHEPTA-2,4-DIEN-6-ONE; METHYL HEPTADIENONE; 1-ACETYL-4-METHYL-1,3-PENTADIENE
Functional class:	FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation:	2002
ADI:	ACCEPTABLE
Comments:	No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report:	TRS 913-JECFA 59/102
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 10/FNP 52 Add.10/76
Tox monograph:	FAS 50-JECFA 59/371

9 Mar 03