(E,E)-2,4-HEXADIENOIC ACID
Overview
Chemical Names
(2E,4E)-HEXA-2,4-DIENOIC ACID
Synonyms
(E,E)-1,3-PENTADIENE-1-CARBOXYLIC ACID; SORBIC ACID
JECFA number
1176
FEMA number
3921
Functional Class
Flavouring Agent
FLAVOURING_AGENT
FLAVOURING_AGENT
Evaluations
Evaluation year: 2008
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
Meeting:
69
Specs Code:
S
Report:
Tox Monograph:
Specification:
Evaluation year: 2003
ADI:
0-25 mg/kg bw (1973; SORBIC ACID)
Comments:
Use as a flavouring agent is subsumed in the ADI, which was maintained.
Report:
Tox Monograph:
Specification: