JECFA Evaluations-(E,E)-2,4-HEXADIEN-1-OL-

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

(E,E)-2,4-HEXADIEN-1-OL
FEMA No.:	3922
JECFA No.:	1174
Chemical names:	2,4-HEXADIENOL
Synonyms:	1-HYDROXY-2,4-HEXADIENE; SORBIC ALCOHOL; SORBYL ALCOHOL
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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