4-HEXYL-1,3-BENZENEDIOL

Overview

Chemical Names
4-Hexylresorcinol
Synonyms
4-Hexyl-1,3-benzenediol; Hexylresorcinol
CAS number
136-77-6
Functional Class
Food Additives
ANTIOXIDANT
COLOUR_RETENTION_AGENT

Evaluations

Evaluation year: 1995

Comments:
JECFA was unable to establish a numerical ADI but concluded that the treatment of crustacea at concentrations of up to 50 mg/L, resulting in residue levels of approximately 1 mg/kg in the edible portion, is not of toxicological concern.
Treatment Level:
TREATMENT OF CRUSTACEA NOT OF TOXICOLOGICAL CONCERN
Meeting:
44
Specs Code:
N
Report: 
TRS 859-JECFA 44/10
Tox Monograph: 
FAS 35-JECFA 44/105
Specification: 
FAO Combined Compendium of Food Additive Specifications
Previous Years:
1995, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 3/FNP 52 Add.3/87, N
1995, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 3/FNP 52 Add.3/87, N