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

GERANIOL
COE No.: 60
FEMA No.: 2507
JECFA No.: 1223
Chemical names: (2E)-3,7-DIMETHYL-2,6-OCTADIENOL
Synonyms: trans-3,7-DIMETHYL-2,6-OCTADIEN-1-OL; 2,6-DIMETHYL-2,6-OCTADIEN-8-OL; (E)-GERANIOL; (E)-NEROL; BETA-GERANIOL; GERANYL ALCOHOL; LEMONOL
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2003
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 922-JECFA 61/75
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 11/FNP 52 Add. 11/112
Tox monograph: FAS 52-JECFA 61/289
 
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