gamma-DECALACTONE

Overview

Chemical Names
4-DECANOLIDE; 5-HEXYLDIHYDRO-2(3H)-FURANONE
Synonyms
4-HYDROXYDECANOIC ACID LACTONE; DECA-1,4-LACTONE
JECFA number
231
COE number
2230
FEMA number
2360
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

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