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

2-HEXYLIDENE CYCLOPENTANONE
COE No.: 167
FEMA No.: 2573
JECFA No.: 1106
Chemical names: 2-HEXYLIDENECYCLOPENTANONE
Synonyms: alpha-HEXYLIDENE CYCLOPENTANONE; JASMALONE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2002
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 913-JECFA 59/95
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 10/FNP 52 Add.10/72
Tox monograph: FAS 50-JECFA 59/331
 
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