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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

1-METHYL-1-CYCLOPENTEN-3-ONE
COE No.: 11137
FEMA No.: 3435
JECFA No.: 1105
Chemical names: 3-METHYLCYCLOPENT-2-EN-1-ONE
Synonyms: 3-METHYL-2-CYCLOPENTEN-1-ONE
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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