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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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