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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

4-METHYL-2-PENTYL-1,3-DIOXOLANE
FEMA No.: 3630
JECFA No.: 928
Chemical names: 4-METHYL-2-PENTYL-1,3-DIOXOLANE
Synonyms: HEXANAL PROPYLENE GLYCOL CYCLIC ACETAL
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2001
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 909-JECFA 57/98
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 9/FNP 52 Add.9/152
Tox monograph: FAS 48-JECFA 57/333
 
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