2,6,6-TRIMETHYL-1-CYCLOHEXEN-1-ACETALDEHYDE

Overview

Chemical Names

2,6,6-TRIMETHYLCYCLOHEX-1-EN-1-ACETALDEHYDE

Synonyms

beta-HOMOCYCLOCITRAL

JECFA number

978

COE number

10338

FEMA number

3474

Functional Class

Flavouring Agent
FLAVOURING_AGENT

Evaluations

Evaluation year: 2002

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

Comments:

Secondary components do not raise a safety concern.

Report:

TRS 913-JECFA 59/41, 111

Tox Monograph:

FAS 50-JECFA 59/173

Specification:

COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 10/FNP 52 Add.10/52