gamma-METHYLDECALACTONE

Overview

Chemical Names

4-METHYL-4-DECANOLIDE; 5-HEXYLDIHYDRO-5-METHYL-2(3H)-FURANONE

JECFA number

250

FEMA number

3786

Functional Class

Flavouring Agent
FLAVOURING_AGENT

Evaluations

Evaluation year: 1997

ADI:
No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent

Report:

TRS 884-JECFA 49/42

Tox Monograph:

FAS 40-JECFA 49/231

Specification:

COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 6/FNP 52 Add.6/174 (1998)