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6,10-DIMETHYL-5,9-UNDECADIEN-2-ONE
COE No.: 11088
FEMA No.: 3542
JECFA No.: 1122
Chemical names: 6,10-DIMETHYLUNDECA-5,9-DIEN-2-ONE
Synonyms: 2,6-DIMETHYL-2,6-UNDECADIEN-10-ONE; GERANYLACETONE
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 59/102
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 10/FNP 52 Add.10/74
Tox monograph: FAS 50-JECFA 59/371
 
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