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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

METHYL JASMONATE
COE No.: 10821
FEMA No.: 3410
JECFA No.: 1400
Chemical names: METHYL 3-OXO-2-PENT-2-ENYL-1-CYCLOPENTYLACETATE
Synonyms: METHYL (2-PENT-2-ENYL-3-OXO-1-CYCLOPENTYL)ACETATE
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 63/86
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 12/FNP 52 Add. 12/86
Tox monograph: FAS 54-JECFA 63/385
 
28 Jan 06    




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