2,6,6-TRIMETHYL-1&2-CYCLOHEXEN-1-CARBOXALDEHYDE

Overview

Chemical Names
2,6,6-TRIMETHYLCYCLOHEX-1-ENE-1-CARBOXALDEHYDE AND 2,6,6-TRIMETHYLCYCLOHEX-2-ENE-1-CARBOXALDEHYDE
Synonyms
alpha- and beta-CYCLOCITRAL (50-50 MIXTURE)
JECFA number
979
COE number
2133
FEMA number
3639
Functional Class
Flavouring Agent
FLAVOURING_AGENT

Evaluations

Evaluation year: 2019

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

Comments:
Considered for specifications only
Meeting:
87
Specs Code:
R
Report: 
TRS 1020-JECFA 87/75
Specification: 
Compendium of FAO food additive specifications

Evaluation year: 2002

ADI:
No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: 
TRS 913-JECFA 59/41
Tox Monograph: 
FAS 50-JECFA 59/173
Specification: 
COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 10/FNP 52 Add.10/52