| epsilon-DECALACTONE | |
| FEMA No.: | 3613 |
| JECFA No.: | 241 |
| Chemical names: | 6-DECANOLIDE; 7-BUTYL-2-OXOOXACYCLOHEPTANE |
| Synonyms: | DECA-1,6-LACTONE |
| Functional class: | FLAVOURING AGENT |
| Latest evaluation: | 1997 |
| ADI: | ACCEPTABLE |
| Comments: | No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent |
| Report: | TRS 884-JECFA 49/42 |
| Specifications: | COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 8/FNP 52 Add.8/138 (2000) |
| Tox monograph: | FAS 40-JECFA 49/231 |
| Previous status: | 1998, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 6/FNP 52 Add. 6/172. N,T |
| 12 Nov 01 | |
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