JECFA Evaluations-3,4-HEXANEDIONE-

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

3,4-HEXANEDIONE
COE No.:	2255
FEMA No.:	3168
JECFA No.:	413
Chemical names:	HEXANE-3,4-DIONE
Synonyms:	3,4-DIOXOHEXANE; DIETHYL-a,b-DIKETONE; DIPROPIONYL
Functional class:	FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation:	1998
ADI:	ACCEPTABLE
Comments:	No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report:	TRS 891-JECFA 51/103
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 6/FNP 52 Add.6/186
Tox monograph:	FAS 42-JECFA 51/353

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