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epsilon-DECALACTONE
FEMA No.: 3613
JECFA No.: 241
Chemical names: 6-DECANOLIDE; 7-BUTYL-2-OXOOXACYCLOHEPTANE
Synonyms: DECA-1,6-LACTONE
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 49/42
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 8/FNP 52 Add.8/138 (2000)
Tox monograph: FAS 40-JECFA 49/231
Previous status: 1998, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 6/FNP 52 Add. 6/172. N,T
 
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