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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

ETHYL 3-HEXENOATE
FEMA No.: 3342
JECFA No.: 335
Chemical names: ETHYL HEX-3-ENOATE
Synonyms: HYDROSORBIC ACID, ETHYL ESTER
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 1998
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 891-JECFA 51/68
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 6/FNP 52 Add.6/180
Tox monograph: FAS 42-JECFA 51/267
 
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