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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

CITRAL DIETHYL ACETAL
COE No.: 38
FEMA No.: 2304
JECFA No.: 948
Chemical names: 1,1-DIETHOXY-3,7-DIMETHYL-2,6-OCTADIENE
Synonyms: CITRATHAL; 3,7-DIMETHYL-2,6-OCTADIENAL DIETHYL ACETAL
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2001
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 909-JECFA 57/107
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 9/FNP 52 Add.9/154
Tox monograph: FAS 48-JECFA 57/369
 
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