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SANTALYL PHENYLACETATE (alpha and beta)
COE No.: 239
FEMA No.: 3008
JECFA No.: 1022
Chemical names: 5-(2,3-DIMETHYLTRICYCLO[2.2.1.0(2.6)]HEPT-3-YL)-2-METHYLPENT-2-ENYL PHENYLACETATE AND 2-METHYL-5-(2-METHYL-3-METHYLENE-BICYCLO[2.2.1]HEPT-2-YL)PENT-2-ENYL PHENYLACETATE
Synonyms: alpha-SANTALYL PHENYLACETATE; beta-SANTALYL PHENYLACETATE; SANTALYL alpha-TOLUATE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2002
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 913-JECFA 59/53
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 10/FNP 52 Add.10/60
Tox monograph: FAS 50-JECFA 59/215
 
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