JECFA Evaluations-(E)-2-OCTEN-4-OL-

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

(E)-2-OCTEN-4-OL
FEMA No.:	3888
JECFA No.:	1141
Chemical names:	(E)-OCT-2-EN-4-OL
Synonyms:	trans-2-OCTENOL-4; BUTYL PROPENYL CARBINOL
Functional class:	FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation:	2002
ADI:	ACCEPTABLE
Comments:	No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report:	TRS 913-JECFA 59/102
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 10/FNP 52 Add.10/76
Tox monograph:	FAS 50-JECFA 59/371

9 Mar 03