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beta-PINENE
COE No.: 2114
FEMA No.: 2903
JECFA No.: 1330
Chemical names: 6,6-DIMETHYL-2-METHYLENEBICYCLO[3.1.1]HEPTANE
Synonyms: 2(10)-PINENE; 6,6-DIMETHYL-2-METHYLENEBICYCLO[3.1.1]HEPTANE; PSEUDOPINENE; 6,6-DIMETHYL-2-METHYLENE-NORPINANE
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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