| delta-HEXALACTONE | |
| COE No.: | 641 |
| FEMA No.: | 3167 |
| JECFA No.: | 224 |
| Chemical names: | 5-HEXANOLIDE; 6-METHYLTETRAHYDRO-2-PYRONE |
| Synonyms: | 5-HYDROXYHEXANOIC ACID 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 6/FNP 52 Add.6/172 (1998) |
| Tox monograph: | FAS 40-JECFA 49/231 |
| 12 Nov 01 | |
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