gamma-HEXALACTONE
Overview
Chemical Names
4-HEXANOLIDE; 5-ETHYLDIHYDRO-2(3H)-FURANONE
Synonyms
4-HYDROXYHEXANOIC ACID LACTONE; HEXA-1,4-LACTONE
JECFA number
223
COE number
2254
FEMA number
2254
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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