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TETRAHYDRO-4-METHYL-2-(2-METHYLPROPEN-1-YL)PYRAN
COE No.: 2269
FEMA No.: 3236
JECFA No.: 1237
Chemical names: TETRAHYDRO-4-METHYL-2-(2-METHYL-1-PROPENYL)-2H-PYRAN
Synonyms: 2-(2'-METHYL-1'-PROPENYL)-4-METHYLTETRAHYDROPYRAN; ROSENOXIDE; ROSE OXIDE; ROSOXIDE; 4-METHYL-2-(2-METHYL-1-PROPENYL)-TETRAHYDROPYRAN; 2-ISOBUTENYL-4-METHYLTETRAHYDROPYRAN; CIS-ROSE OXIDE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2003
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 922-JECFA 61/86
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 11/FNP 52 Add. 11/114
Tox monograph: FAS 52-JECFA 61/335
 
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