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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

(Z)-5-OCTENYL PROPIONATE
FEMA No.: 3890
JECFA No.: 1282
Chemical names: (Z)-5-OCTENYL PROPIONATE
Synonyms: cis-5-OCTENYL PROPIONATE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2003
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 922-JECFA 61/101
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 11/FNP 52 Add. 11/119
Tox monograph: FAS 42-JECFA 51/267 (1998)
 
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