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Hexyl Acetate
Hexyl Acetate
Low concern
Permitted synthetic flavoring substance; FEMA GRAS. JECFA evaluated saturated aliphatic acyclic esters and concluded no safety concern at current intake levels.
Found in
2 products
What it is
Ester of hexanol and acetic acid; naturally occurring in some fruits.
Flavoring substance with fruity (apple, pear) aroma.
What regulators actually say
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Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Synthetic flavoring substance permitted (21 CFR 172.515)
European Union — EFSA
Authorized flavoring under Reg. 1334/2008
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