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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

5-METHYL-2-PHENYL-2-HEXENAL
COE No.: 10365
FEMA No.: 3199
JECFA No.: 1472
Chemical names: 5-METHYL-2-PHENYLHEX-2-ENAL
Synonyms: 2-HEXENAL, 5-METHYL-2-PHENYL-; 2-PHENYL-5-METHYLHEX-2-ENAL; COCAL
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 63/113
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 12/FNP 52 Add. 12/95
Tox monograph: FAS 54-JECFA 63/525
 
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