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

TERPINOLENE
COE No.: 2115
FEMA No.: 3046
JECFA No.: 1331
Chemical names: p-MENTHA-1,4(8)-DIENE
Synonyms: p-MENTHA-1,4(8)-DIENE; 4-ISOPROPYLIDENE-1-METHYLCYCLOHEXENE; ISOTERPINENE
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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