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2,6-DIMETHYL-4-HEPTANONE
COE No.: 11914
FEMA No.: 3537
JECFA No.: 302
Chemical names: 2,6-DIMETHYLHEPTAN-4-ONE
Synonyms: DIISOBUTYL KETONE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2002
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent; secondary components do not raise a safety concern.
Report: TRS 913-JECFA 59/111
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 11/FNP 52 Add.11/96 (2003)
Tox monograph: FAS 42-JECFA 51/235 (1998)
Previous status: 1998, TRS 891-JECFA 51/59, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 6/FNP 52 Add.6/178, FAS 42-JECFA 51/235. ACCEPTABLE (NO SAFETY CONCERN AT CURRENT LEVELS OF INTAKE WHEN USED AS A FLAVOURING AGENT). AC. N,T
 
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