gamma-HEPTALACTONE

Overview

Chemical Names
4-HEPTANOLIDE; 5-PROPYLDIHYDRO-2(3H)-FURANONE
Synonyms
HEPTA-1,4-LACTONE
JECFA number
225
COE number
2253
FEMA number
2539
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