| gamma-OCTALACTONE | |
| COE No.: | 2274 | FEMA No.: | 2796 | JECFA No.: | 226 | Chemical names: | 4-OCTANOLIDE; 5-BUTYLDIHYDRO-2(3H)-FURANONE | Synonyms: | OCTA-1,4-LACTONE | 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 49/42 | Specifications: | COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 8/FNP 52 Add.8/138 (2000) | Tox monograph: | FAS 40-JECFA 49/231 | Previous status: | 1998, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 6/FNP 52 Add. 6/172. N |
| 12 Nov 01 | |
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