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2-FORMYL-6,6-DIMETHYLBICYCLO[3.1.1]HEPT-2-ENE (MYRTENAL)
COE No.: 10379
FEMA No.: 3395
JECFA No.: 980
Chemical names: 6,6-DIMETHYLBICYCLO[3.1.1]HEPT-2-ENE-2-CARBOXALDEHYDE
Synonyms: BENIHINAL; 6,6-DIMETHYL-2-NORPINENE-2-CARBOXALDEHYDE; PIN-2-ENE-1-CARBALDEHYDE; 2-FORMYL-6,6-DIMETHYL-2-NORPINENE
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.10/52
Tox monograph: FAS 50-JECFA 59/173
 
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