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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

METHYL CYCLOHEXANECARBOXYLATE
COE No.: 11920
FEMA No.: 3568
JECFA No.: 962
Chemical names: METHYL CYCLOHEXANECARBOXYLATE
Synonyms: CYCLOHEXANECARBOXYLIC ACID, METHYL ESTER
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 59/41
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 10/FNP 52 Add.10/48
Tox monograph: FAS 50-JECFA 59/173
 
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