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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

4-HYDROXY-4-METHYL-7-cis-DECENOIC ACID gamma LACTONE
FEMA No.: 3937
JECFA No.: 1159
Chemical names: (Z)-5-HEX-3-ENYLDIHYDRO-5-METHYL-2(3H)-FURANONE
Synonyms: LACTONE OF cis JASMONE; 4-METHYL-cis-7-DECENE gamma-LACTONE
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 61/49
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 11/FNP 52 Add. 11/104
Tox monograph: FAS 52-JECFA 59/175
 
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