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

(+/-)-2-(5-METHYL-5-VINYLTETRAHYDROFURAN-2-YL)PROPIONALDEHYDE
FEMA No.: 4058
JECFA No.: 1457
Chemical names: 2-(5-METHYL-5-VINYL-TETRAHYDROFURAN-2-YL)PROPIONALDEHYDE
Synonyms: LILAC ALDEHYDE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2004
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 928-JECFA 63/106
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 12/FNP 52 Add. 12/93
Tox monograph: FAS 54-JECFA 63/487
 
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