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

BISABOLENE
COE No.: 10979
FEMA No.: 3331
JECFA No.: 1336
Chemical names: 6-METHYL-2-(4-METHYLCYCLOHEX-3-ENYLIDENE)HEPT-5-ENE
Synonyms: 2-HEPTENE, 2-METHYL-6-(4-METHYL-3-CYCLOHEXEN-1-YLIDENE)-; g-BISABOLENE
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. 12/77
Tox monograph: FAS 54-JECFA 63/235
 
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