MAPLE LACTONE

Overview

Chemical Names
3-METHYLCYCLOPENTANE-1,2-DIONE
Synonyms
2-HYDROXY-3-METHYL-2-CYCLOPENTEN-1-ONE; CYCLOTENE; MAPLE LACTONE
JECFA number
418
COE number
758
FEMA number
2700
Functional Class
Flavouring Agent
FLAVOURING_AGENT

Evaluations

Evaluation year: 1998

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. 6/186. N
1998, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 6/FNP 52 Add. 6/186. N