JECFA Evaluations-TETRAHYDRO-4-METHYL-2-(2-METHYLPROPEN-1-YL)PYRAN-

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

TETRAHYDRO-4-METHYL-2-(2-METHYLPROPEN-1-YL)PYRAN
COE No.:	2269
FEMA No.:	3236
JECFA No.:	1237
Chemical names:	TETRAHYDRO-4-METHYL-2-(2-METHYL-1-PROPENYL)-2H-PYRAN
Synonyms:	2-(2'-METHYL-1'-PROPENYL)-4-METHYLTETRAHYDROPYRAN; ROSENOXIDE; ROSE OXIDE; ROSOXIDE; 4-METHYL-2-(2-METHYL-1-PROPENYL)-TETRAHYDROPYRAN; 2-ISOBUTENYL-4-METHYLTETRAHYDROPYRAN; CIS-ROSE OXIDE
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 61/86
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 11/FNP 52 Add. 11/114
Tox monograph:	FAS 52-JECFA 61/335

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