JECFA Evaluations-3,7-DIMETHYL-1,3,6-OCTATRIENE-

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

3,7-DIMETHYL-1,3,6-OCTATRIENE
COE No.:	11015
FEMA No.:	3539
JECFA No.:	1338
Chemical names:	3,7-DIMETHYLOCTA-1,3(TRANS),6-TRIENE
Synonyms:	beta-OCIMENE; OCIMENE; trans-beta-OCIMENE
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 63/64
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 12/FNP 52 Add. 12/77
Tox monograph:	FAS 54-JECFA 63/235

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