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Summary of Evaluations Performed by the
Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

alpha-PINENE
COE No.: 2113
FEMA No.: 2902
JECFA No.: 1329
Chemical names: 2,6,6-TRIMETHYL-BICYCLO[3.1.1]HEPT-2-ENE
Synonyms: 2-PINENE; 2,6,6-TRIMETHYLBICYCLO[3.1.1]HEPT-2-ENE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2004
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 928-JECFA 63/64
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 12/FNP 52 Add. 12/76
Tox monograph: FAS 54-JECFA 63/235
 
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