2-ETHYL-1-HEXANOL

Overview

Chemical Names
2-ETHYL-1-HEXANOL
Synonyms
2-ETHYL HEXYL ALCOHOL
CAS number
104-76-7
JECFA number
267
COE number
11763
FEMA number
3151
Functional Class
Flavouring Agent
FLAVOURING_AGENTFood Additives
ADJUVANT

Evaluations

Evaluation year: 1997

ADI:
0-0.5 mg/kg bw (1993)

Comments:
No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent. The 1993 ADI of 0-0.5 mg/kg bw was maintained at the forty-ninth meeting (1997).
Meeting:
49
Specs Code:
NR
Report: 
TRS 884-JECFA 49/37
Tox Monograph: 
FAS 40-JECFA 49/189
Specification: 
COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 6/FNP 52 Add.6/174 (1998)
Previous Years:
1993, TRS 837-JECFA 41/9, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 2/FNP 52 Add.2/57, FAS 32-JECFA 41/35. 0-0.5. FU.N
1993, TRS 837-JECFA 41/9, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 2/FNP 52 Add.2/57, FAS 32-JECFA 41/35. 0-0.5. FU.N