JECFA Evaluations-ETHYL 3-HEXENOATE-

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

ETHYL 3-HEXENOATE
FEMA No.:	3342
JECFA No.:	335
Chemical names:	ETHYL HEX-3-ENOATE
Synonyms:	HYDROSORBIC ACID, ETHYL ESTER
Functional class:	FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation:	1998
ADI:	ACCEPTABLE
Comments:	No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report:	TRS 891-JECFA 51/68
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 6/FNP 52 Add.6/180
Tox monograph:	FAS 42-JECFA 51/267

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