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

trans-2-HEXENOIC ACID
COE No.: 11777
FEMA No.: 3169
JECFA No.: 1361
Chemical names: HEX-2(trans)-ENOIC ACID
Synonyms: ACRYLIC, beta-PROPYLACRYLIC ACID; HEXEN-2-OIC ACID
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2004
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 928-JECFA 63/77
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 12/FNP 52 Add. 12/81
Tox monograph: FAS 54-JECFA 63/317
 
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