JECFA Evaluations-2-FORMYL-6,6-DIMETHYLBICYCLO[3.1.1]HEPT-2-ENE (MYRTENAL)-

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

2-FORMYL-6,6-DIMETHYLBICYCLO[3.1.1]HEPT-2-ENE (MYRTENAL)
COE No.:	10379
FEMA No.:	3395
JECFA No.:	980
Chemical names:	6,6-DIMETHYLBICYCLO[3.1.1]HEPT-2-ENE-2-CARBOXALDEHYDE
Synonyms:	BENIHINAL; 6,6-DIMETHYL-2-NORPINENE-2-CARBOXALDEHYDE; PIN-2-ENE-1-CARBALDEHYDE; 2-FORMYL-6,6-DIMETHYL-2-NORPINENE
Functional class:	FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation:	2002
ADI:	ACCEPTABLE
Comments:	No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report:	TRS 913-JECFA 59/41
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 10/FNP 52 Add.10/52
Tox monograph:	FAS 50-JECFA 59/173

8 Mar 03