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2,6,6-TRIMETHYLCYCLOHEXA-1,3-DIENYL METHANAL
COE No.: 10383
FEMA No.: 3389
JECFA No.: 977
Chemical names: 2,6,6-TRIMETHYLCYCLOHEXA-1,3-DIENE-1-CARBALDEHYDE
Synonyms: DEHYDRO-beta-CYCLOCITRAL; 2,3-DIHYDRO-2,2,6-TRIMETHYLBENZALDEHYDE; SAFRANAL; 2,6,6-TRIMETHYL-1,3-CYCLOHEXADIENAL; 1,1,3-TRIMETHYL-2-FORMYLCYCLOHEXA-2,4-DIENE
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 59/41
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 10/FNP 52 Add.10/50
Tox monograph: FAS 50-JECFA 59/173
 
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