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

CYCLOPENTANONE
COE No.: 11050
FEMA No.: 3910
JECFA No.: 1101
Chemical names: CYCLOPENTANONE
Synonyms: KETOCYCLOPENTANE; KETOPENTAMETHYLENE; ADIPIC KETONE; DUMASIN
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.10/70
Tox monograph: FAS 50-JECFA 59/331
 
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       Toxicological Abbreviations
       Cyclopentanone (ICSC)