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

alpha-CAMPHOLENIC ALCOHOL
FEMA No.: 3741
JECFA No.: 970
Chemical names: 2-(2,2,3-TRIMETHYLCYCLOPENT-3-ENYL)ETHANOL
Synonyms: alpha-CAMPHOLENOL; 2-(2,2,3-TRIMETHYL-3-CYCLOPENTENE)-1-ETHANOL
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 59/41
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 10/FNP 52 Add.10/50
Tox monograph: FAS 50-JECFA 59/173
 
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