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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

MYRCENE
COE No.: 2197
FEMA No.: 2762
JECFA No.: 1327
Chemical names: 7-METHYL-3-METHYLENEOCTA-1,6-DIENE
Synonyms: 7-METHYL-3-METHYLENE-1,6-OCTADIENE; 2-METHYL-6-METHYLENE-2,7-OCTADIENE; 3-METHYLENE-7-METHYL-1,6-OCTADIENE
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 63/64
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 12/FNP 52 Add. 12/76
Tox monograph: FAS 54-JECFA 63/235
 
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