IPCS INCHEM Home

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

trans-2-HEXENYL PROPIONATE
COE No.: 11830
FEMA No.: 3932
JECFA No.: 1378
Chemical names: HEX-2(trans)-ENYL PROPIONATE
Synonyms: (E)-2-HEXENYL PROPANOATE
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 63/77
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 12/FNP 52 Add. 12/82
Tox monograph: FAS 54-JECFA 63/317
 
28 Jan 06    




    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations