| omega-6-HEXADECENLACTONE | |
| COE No.: | 180 |
| FEMA No.: | 2555 |
| JECFA No.: | 240 |
| Chemical names: | 6-HEXADECENOLIDE; OXACYCLOHEPTADEC-7-EN-2-ONE |
| Synonyms: | AMBRETTOLIDE; HEXADEC-6-ENO-1,16-LACTONE |
| 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 9/FNP 52 Add.9/114 (2001) |
| Tox monograph: | FAS 40-JECFA 49/231 |
| Previous status: | 2000, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 8/FNP 52 Add.8/138. S,T
1998, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 6/FNP 52 Add. 6/172. N |
| 25 Apr 02 | |
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