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2,5-DIMETHYL-2,5-DIHYDROXY-1,4-DITHIANE
COE No.: 2322
FEMA No.: 3450
JECFA No.: 562
Chemical names: 2,5-DIHYDROXY-2,5-DIMETHYL-1,4-DITHIANE
Synonyms: 2,5-DIMETHYL-2,5-DIHYDROXY-p-DITHIANE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 1999
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 896-JECFA 53/32
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 9/FNP 52 Add.9/120 (2001)
Tox monograph: FAS 44-JECFA 53/125
Previous status: 1999, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 7/FNP 52 Add.7/122. N,T
 
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