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3-HEPTYLDIHYDRO-5-METHYL-2(3H)-FURANONE
COE No.: 10953
FEMA No.: 3350
JECFA No.: 244
Chemical names: 3-HEPTYL-4-PENTANOLIDE; 3-HEPTYLDIHYDRO-5-METHYL-2(3H)-FURANONE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 1997
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 884-JECFA 49/42
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 11/FNP 52 Add.11/95 (2003)
Tox monograph: FAS 40-JECFA 49/231
Previous status: 2000, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 8/FNP 52 Add.8/138. R,T.
1998, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 6/FNP 52 Add. 6/174. N
 
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