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2.2-DIMETHYL-5-(1-METHYLPROPEN-1-YL)TETRAHYDROFURAN
COE No.: 10937
FEMA No.: 3665
JECFA No.: 1452
Chemical names: 2,2-DIMETHYL-5-(1-METHYLPROP-1-ENYL)TETRAHYDROFURAN
Synonyms: OCIMEN QUINTOXIDE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2004
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 928-JECFA 63/106
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 12/FNP 52 Add. 12/92
Tox monograph: FAS 54-JECFA 63/487
 
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