JECFA Evaluations-(E,E)-2,4-HEXADIENAL-

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

(E,E)-2,4-HEXADIENAL
COE No.:	640
FEMA No.:	3429
JECFA No.:	1175
Chemical names:	(2E,4E)-HEXA-2,4-DIENAL
Synonyms:	2-PROPYLENEACROLEIN; SORBALDEHYDE; SORBIC ALDEHYDE; (TRANS, TRANS)-2,4-HEXADIENAL
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 61/64
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 11/FNP 52 Add. 11/106
Tox monograph:	FAS 52-JECFA 61/235

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