GERANIOL

Overview

Chemical Names
(2E)-3,7-DIMETHYL-2,6-OCTADIENOL
Synonyms
trans-3,7-DIMETHYL-2,6-OCTADIEN-1-OL; 2,6-DIMETHYL-2,6-OCTADIEN-8-OL; (E)-GERANIOL; (E)-NEROL; BETA-GERANIOL; GERANYL ALCOHOL; LEMONOL
JECFA number
1223
COE number
60
FEMA number
2507
Functional Class
Flavouring Agent
FLAVOURING_AGENT

Evaluations

Evaluation year: 2003

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

Report: 
TRS 922-JECFA 61/75
Tox Monograph: 
FAS 52-JECFA 61/289
Specification: 
COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 11/FNP 52 Add. 11/112