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2-HYDROXY-2-CYCLOHEXEN-1-ONE
COE No.: 11046
FEMA No.: 3458
JECFA No.: 424
Chemical names: 2-HYDROXY-2-CYCLOHEXEN-1-ONE
Synonyms: 3-METHYL-1,2-CYCLOHEXANEDIONE; 2-METHYL-3,4-CYCLOHEXANEDIONE
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 51/103
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 9/FNP 52 Add.9/118 (2001)
Tox monograph: FAS 42-JECFA 51/353
Previous status: 1998, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 6/FNP 52 Add.6/186. N
 
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