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2,2,6-TRIMETHYL-6-VINYLTETRAHYDROPYRAN
COE No.: 10976
FEMA No.: 3735
JECFA No.: 1236
Chemical names: 2,2,6-TRIMETHYL-6-VINYLTETRAHYDROPYRAN
Synonyms: BOIS DE ROSE OXIDE; GERANIC OXIDE; 2,6,6-TRIMETHYL-2-VINYLTETRAHYDROPYRAN
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2003
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 922-JECFA 61/86
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 11/FNP 52 Add. 11/114
Tox monograph: FAS 52-JECFA 61/335
 
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