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

4-HEXEN-3-ONE
COE No.: 718
FEMA No.: 3352
JECFA No.: 1125
Chemical names: HEX-4-EN-3-ONE
Synonyms: 2-HEXEN-4-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 59/102
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 10/FNP 52 Add.10/74
Tox monograph: FAS 50-JECFA 59/371
 
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