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3-ETHYL-2-HYDROXY-4-METHYLCYCLOPENT-2-EN-1-ONE
COE No.: 11077
FEMA No.: 3453
JECFA No.: 422
Chemical names: 3-ETHYL-2-HYDROXY-4-METHYLCYCLOPENT-2-EN-1-ONE
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 51/103
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 11/FNP 52 Add.11/98 (2003)
Tox monograph: FAS 42-JECFA 51/353
Previous status: 1998, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 6/FNP 52 Add.6/186. N
 
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