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3,7-DIMETHYL-2,6-OCTADIEN-1-YL 2-ETHYLBUTANOATE
COE No.: 11667
FEMA No.: 3339
JECFA No.: 78
Chemical names: trans-3,7-DIMETHYL-2,6-OCTADIEN-1-YL 2-ETHYLBUTANOATE
Synonyms: GERANYL 2-ETHYLBUTANOATE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 1997
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 884-JECFA 49/64
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 9/FNP 52 Add.9/112 (2001)
Tox monograph: FAS 40-JECFA 49/329
Previous status: 1997, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 5/FNP 52 Add.5/210. N,T
 
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