gamma-OCTALACTONE

Overview

Chemical Names
4-OCTANOLIDE; 5-BUTYLDIHYDRO-2(3H)-FURANONE
Synonyms
OCTA-1,4-LACTONE
JECFA number
226
COE number
2274
FEMA number
2796
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

Tox Monograph: 
Previous Years:
1998, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 6/FNP 52 Add. 6/172. N
1998, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 6/FNP 52 Add. 6/172. N