| gamma-HEXALACTONE | |
| COE No.: | 2254 | FEMA No.: | 2254 | JECFA No.: | 223 | Chemical names: | 4-HEXANOLIDE; 5-ETHYLDIHYDRO-2(3H)-FURANONE | Synonyms: | 4-HYDROXYHEXANOIC ACID LACTONE; HEXA-1,4-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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