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

MYRTENOL
COE No.: 10285
FEMA No.: 3439
JECFA No.: 981
Chemical names: 6,6-DIMETHYLBICYCLO[3.1.1]HEPT-2-ENE-2-METHANOL
Synonyms: 6,6-DIMETHYL-2-OXYMETHYLBICYCLO[1.1.3]HEPT-2-ENE; 10-HYDROXY-2-PINENE; 2-PINEN-10-OL
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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