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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

2,6-DIMETHYLPYRAZINE
COE No.: 2211
FEMA No.: 3273
JECFA No.: 767
Chemical names: 2,6-DIMETHYLPYRAZINE
Synonyms: 2,6-DIMETHYL-1,4-DIAZINE; 2,6-DIMETHYL-p-DIAZINE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2001
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 909-JECFA 57/51
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 9/FNP 52 Add.9/128
Tox monograph: FAS 48-JECFA 57/135
 
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