MYRCENE

Overview

Chemical Names
7-METHYL-3-METHYLENEOCTA-1,6-DIENE
Synonyms
7-METHYL-3-METHYLENE-1,6-OCTADIENE; 2-METHYL-6-METHYLENE-2,7-OCTADIENE; 3-METHYLENE-7-METHYL-1,6-OCTADIENE
JECFA number
1327
COE number
2197
FEMA number
2762
Functional Class
Flavouring Agent
FLAVOURING_AGENT

Evaluations

Evaluation year: 2004

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

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