JECFA Evaluations-TETRAMETHYLETHYLCYCLOHEXENONE (MIXTURE OF ISOMERS)-

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

TETRAMETHYLETHYLCYCLOHEXENONE (MIXTURE OF ISOMERS)
COE No.:	168
FEMA No.:	3061
JECFA No.:	1111
Chemical names:	5-ETHYL-2,3,4,5-TETRAMETHYL-2-CYCLOHEXEN-1-ONE AND 5-ETHYL-3,4,5,6-TETRAMETHYL-2-CYCLOHEXEN-1-ONE
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 59/95
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 10/FNP 52 Add.10/72
Tox monograph:	FAS 50-JECFA 59/331

9 Mar 03