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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

2-METHYLUNDECANAL
COE No.: 2010
FEMA No.: 2749
JECFA No.: 275
Chemical names: 2-METHYLUNDECENAL
Synonyms: ALDEHYDE C-12; METHYL n-NONYL ACETALDEHYDE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 1997
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 884-JECFA 49/37
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 9/FNP 52 Add.9/116 (2001)
Tox monograph: FAS 40-JECFA 49/189
Previous status: 1997, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 6/FNP 52 Add.6/176. N
 
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