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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

2-AMYL-5 OR 6-KETO-1,4-DIOXANE
COE No.: 13027
FEMA No.: 2076
JECFA No.: 1485
Chemical names: 2-PENTYL-5 OR 6-KETO-1,4-DIOXANE
Synonyms: 5(OR 6)-PENTYL-1,4-DIOXAN-2-ONE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2005
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 934-JECFA 65/36
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 13/FNP 52 Add. 13/55
Tox monograph: FAS for JECFA 65 in press
 
31 Jan 06    




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