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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

HEPTANAL GLYCERYL ACETAL (MIXED 1,2 AND 1,3 ACETALS)
COE No.: 2016
FEMA No.: 2542
JECFA No.: 912
Chemical names: MIXTURE OF 2-HEXYL-4-HYDROXYMETHYL-1,3-DIOXOLANE AND 2-HEXYL-5-HYDROXY-1,3-DIOXANE
Synonyms: HEPTALDEHYDE GLYCERYL ACETAL
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 57/98
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 9/FNP 52 Add.9/150
Tox monograph: FAS 48-JECFA 57/333
 
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