Food Safety Substance
3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienal
3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienal is a food additive with no EU additive status row found in the EU, FDA EAFUS in the US, and data from 5 regulatory sources.
Substance Identity
Resolved identifiers used to render this food-safety record.
JECFA ADI Values
JECFA ADI records and evaluation years.
| Jurisdiction | Chemical name | JECFA no. | CAS | ADI | ADI upper | Function | Evaluation year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JECFA | 3,7-DIMETHYL-2,6-OCTADIENAL DIETHYL ACETAL | - | - | no_data | - | - | 2001 |
| JECFA | 3,7-DIMETHYL-2,6-OCTADIENAL | - | - | no_data | - | - | 2003 |
| JECFA | CITRAL | 1225 | 5392-40-5 | 0-0.5 mg/kg bw (1979) | 0.5 | FLAVOURING_AGENT | 2003 |
Cross-Reference to Cosmetics / Chemicals / Pharma
Same-CAS public rows from adjacent Roots verticals where available.
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
This substance has different regulatory treatment across food, cosmetics, and industrial use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Food-use, safety, ADI, and cross-vertical answers mirrored into FAQPage JSON-LD.
What is 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienal used for in food?
3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienal appears in food-use rows as: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT.
Is 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienal safe?
This page does not assign a standalone safety verdict; it renders public regulatory evidence. ADI/reference value: ADI 0.5 mg/kg bw/day. US/FDA evidence: FDA EAFUS.
What is the ADI for 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienal?
3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienal has this ADI/reference value in the food-safety tables: ADI 0.5 mg/kg bw/day. Source: food_substances.
Is 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienal also used in cosmetics?
3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienal has a same-CAS cosmetics cross-reference: Citral, EU status restricted.