JECFA Evaluations-L-MONOMENTHYL GLUTARATE-

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

L-MONOMENTHYL GLUTARATE
FEMA No.:	4006
JECFA No.:	1414
Chemical names:	(L)-MONOMENTHANE-3-YL GLUTARATE
Synonyms:	PENTADIENOIC ACID, MONO[5 METHYL-2-1(1-METHYLETHYL)CYCLOHEXYL]ESTER, [1L]; [1R(-)] MONOMENTHYL GLUTARATE
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 63/86
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 12/FNP 52 Add. 12/87
Tox monograph:	FAS 54-JECFA 63/385

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