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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

2,6,6-TRIMETHYL-1-CYCLOHEXEN-1-ACETALDEHYDE
COE No.: 10338
FEMA No.: 3474
JECFA No.: 978
Chemical names: 2,6,6-TRIMETHYLCYCLOHEX-1-EN-1-ACETALDEHYDE
Synonyms: beta-HOMOCYCLOCITRAL
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2002
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent; secondary components do not raise a safety concern.
Report: TRS 913-JECFA 59/41, 111
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 10/FNP 52 Add.10/52
Tox monograph: FAS 50-JECFA 59/173
 
12 Mar 03    




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