delta-HEXALACTONE
Overview
Chemical Names
5-HEXANOLIDE; 6-METHYLTETRAHYDRO-2-PYRONE
Synonyms
5-HYDROXYHEXANOIC ACID LACTONE
JECFA number
224
COE number
641
FEMA number
3167
Functional Class
Flavouring Agent
FLAVOURING_AGENT
FLAVOURING_AGENT
Evaluations
Evaluation year: 1997
ADI:No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
ADI:
No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
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