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p-MENTH-1,4(8)-DIEN-3-ONE
COE No.: 11189
FEMA No.: 3560
JECFA No.: 757
Chemical names: 3-METHYL-6-(1-METHYLETHYLIDENE)CYCLOHEX-2-EN-1-ONE
Synonyms: PIPERITENONE; 1-METHYL-4-ISOPROPYLIDENE-1-CYCLOHEXEN-3-ONE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2000
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 901-JECFA 55/56
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 8/FNP 52 Add.8/176
Tox monograph: FAS 46-JECFA 55/221
 
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