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

GERANYL BENZOATE
COE No.: 639
FEMA No.: 2511
JECFA No.: 860
Chemical names: 3,7-DIMETHYLOCTA-2(TRANS),6-DIENYL BENZOATE
Synonyms: GERANIOL BENZOATE; trans-3,7-DIMETHYL-2,6-OCTADIEN-1-YL BENZOATE
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 57/73
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 9/FNP 52 Add.9/142
Tox monograph: FAS 48-JECFA 57/227
 
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