| METHYL-alpha-IONONE | |
| COE No.: | 143 |
| FEMA No.: | 2711 |
| JECFA No.: | 398 |
| Chemical names: | 5-(2,6,6-TRIMETHYL-2-CYCLOHEXEN-1-YL)-4-PENTEN-3-ONE |
| Synonyms: | alpha-CYCLOCITRYLIDENE BUTANONE; alpha-CYCLOCITRYLIDENE METHYL ETHYL KETONE; alpha-n-METHYLIONONE; RALDEINE; alpha-CETONE |
| 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 51/96 |
| Specifications: | COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 8/FNP 52 Add.8/146 (2000) |
| Tox monograph: | FAS 42-JECFA 51/335 |
| Previous status: | 1998, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 6/FNP 52 Add. 6/184. N,T |
| 12 Nov 01 | |
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