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1,518 substances with no significant safety concerns based on current FDA and EFSA assessments.

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Ethyl 2,4,7-decatrienoate

Flavoring

Ethyl 2,4,7-decatrienoate is a synthetic food additive primarily used as a flavoring agent or adjuvant. It is valued for its fruity aroma, reminiscent of apple, pineapple, and tropical fruits, and is incorporated into a variety of food products to enhance their sensory profile.

CAS 78417-28-4View
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Ethyl 2-ethyl-3-phenylpropanoate

Flavoring

Ethyl 2-ethyl-3-phenylpropanoate is a synthetic chemical compound classified as a flavoring agent or adjuvant. It is used in the food industry to impart fruity, sweet, apple, or pear-like notes to various food products. While it does not have an FDA GRAS notification, it has been affirmed as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA) and approved by regulatory bodies in the European Union and internationally.

CAS 2983-36-0View
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Ethyl 2-ethylbutyrate

Flavoring

Ethyl 2-ethylbutyrate (CAS 2983-38-2) is a synthetic chemical compound classified as a flavoring agent or adjuvant. It is primarily used in the food industry to impart specific fruity, sweet, or fatty notes, enhancing the aroma and taste profiles of various products.

CAS 2983-38-2View
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Ethyl 2-ethylhexanoate

Flavoring

Ethyl 2-ethylhexanoate is an ester commonly used as a flavoring agent in food products, imparting fruity, green, and wine-like notes. It has been affirmed as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA) and is approved for use as a flavoring in the European Union.

CAS 2983-37-1View
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Ethyl 2-furanpropionate

Flavoring

Ethyl 2-furanpropionate is a synthetic organic compound primarily utilized as a flavoring agent in the food industry. It is valued for contributing specific aromatic notes, often described as fruity, caramel, or roasted, to various food products. This compound is used at very low concentrations to enhance taste profiles.

CAS 10031-90-0View
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Ethyl 2-hexenoate

Flavoring

Ethyl 2-hexenoate is a synthetic flavoring agent primarily used in food products to impart fruity and green notes. It is widely recognized as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) for its intended use by the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA) and has been evaluated by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).

CAS 1552-67-6View
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Ethyl 2-hydroxy-3-phenylpropionate

Flavoring

Ethyl 2-hydroxy-3-phenylpropionate is a synthetic organic compound, an ester, primarily used in the food industry as a flavoring agent or adjuvant. It is valued for its ability to impart desirable sweet, fruity, and floral notes to a variety of food products. While not specifically designated as FDA GRAS, it is recognized as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA).

CAS 15399-05-0View
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Ethyl 2-hydroxyethyl Sulfide

Flavoring

Ethyl 2-hydroxyethyl Sulfide (CAS 110-77-0) is a synthetic organic compound primarily used as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in food products. It contributes to specific flavor profiles in various foods and beverages. While not specifically listed as FDA GRAS, it is recognized as safe by the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA) and approved by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and JECFA for its intended use.

CAS 110-77-0View
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Ethyl 2-mercapto-2-methylpropionate

Flavoring

Ethyl 2-mercapto-2-methylpropionate is a synthetic chemical compound used as a flavoring agent in various food products. It is valued for its specific flavor contributions, often described as fruity, tropical, or sulfury notes, and is utilized at very low concentrations to enhance taste profiles. While not formally listed as FDA GRAS, its safety has been evaluated by the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA) Expert Panel, which designated it as GRAS.

CAS 33441-50-8View
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Ethyl 2-mercaptopropionate

Flavoring

Ethyl 2-mercaptopropionate is a synthetic flavoring compound containing a sulfur-based chemical structure, used primarily as a flavor enhancer and flavoring agent in food manufacturing. It imparts savory, meaty, and sulfurous notes to processed foods and beverages.

CAS 19788-49-9View
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Ethyl 3-(ethylthio)butyrate

Flavoring

Ethyl 3-(ethylthio)butyrate is a synthetic organic compound primarily used as a flavoring agent in various food products to impart specific aroma and taste notes. It is recognized as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA). While not formally affirmed as GRAS by the U.S. FDA, its use is widely accepted in the food industry under expert GRAS determinations and relevant food additive regulations.

CAS 90201-28-8View
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Ethyl 3-hexenoate

Flavoring

Ethyl 3-hexenoate is a synthetic flavoring agent widely used in the food industry to impart and enhance fruity, sweet, and green notes, often described as pineapple, strawberry, or apple-like. Chemically an ester, it is utilized as a flavor enhancer and flavoring agent in various food products and beverages. While not formally recognized as FDA GRAS through a notification process, it holds FEMA GRAS status, indicating its acceptance for use by qualified experts in the United States.

CAS 2396-83-0View
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Ethyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate

Flavoring

Ethyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate is a synthetic flavoring agent and flavor enhancer used in various food products to impart fruity, creamy, or fermented notes. It is an ester compound also found naturally in some fruits and dairy. While not specifically affirmed by the FDA through its GRAS notification program, it is recognized as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA).

CAS 2305-25-1View
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Ethyl 3-hydroxyoctanoate

Flavoring

Ethyl 3-hydroxyoctanoate is a synthetic flavoring agent widely used in the food industry to impart fruity, waxy, or fatty notes. As an ester compound, it functions primarily as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in various food products to enhance or create specific aroma profiles. While not directly designated as FDA GRAS, it is recognized as safe by other authoritative bodies like FEMA and EFSA for its intended use in food.

CAS 7367-90-0View
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Ethyl 3-mercaptobutyrate

Flavoring

Ethyl 3-mercaptobutyrate is a synthetic chemical compound primarily used as a flavoring agent in a variety of food products. It imparts specific savory, sulfury, and fruity notes, notably reminiscent of blackcurrant and tropical fruits. Its application is typically at very low concentrations to enhance or create desired flavor profiles.

CAS 156472-94-5View
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Ethyl 4-methylpentanoate

Flavoring

Ethyl 4-methylpentanoate is a synthetic flavoring compound with a fruity aroma, commonly used to impart apple and fruit-like notes to processed foods and beverages. Though not officially designated as GRAS by the FDA, it has been used in food applications with no recorded adverse events or recalls.

CAS 25415-67-2View
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Ethyl 5-hexenoate

Flavoring

Ethyl 5-hexenoate is a synthetic chemical compound used primarily as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It is valued for its distinct fruity aroma, often described as pineapple or tropical fruit notes, contributing to the sensory profile of various products. Its function is to enhance or impart specific flavor characteristics.

CAS 54653-25-7View
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Ethyl 5-hydroxyoctanoate

Flavoring

Ethyl 5-hydroxyoctanoate is a synthetic flavoring agent, categorized as an ester, used to impart fruity and creamy notes to various food products. While not explicitly listed as FDA GRAS, its safety for use as a flavoring agent has been evaluated by the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA), which determined it to be GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe), a determination generally accepted by the FDA. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has also assessed its safety, concluding no safety concern at current use levels.

CAS 75587-05-2View
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Ethyl Acetate

Colorant

Ethyl acetate is a volatile organic compound commonly used as a solvent and flavoring agent in food manufacturing. It functions to dissolve and extract flavoring compounds, and may contribute coloring properties in certain food applications.

CAS 141-78-6View
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Ethyl Acetoacetate Ethyleneglycol Ketal

Flavoring

Ethyl Acetoacetate Ethyleneglycol Ketal is a synthetic organic compound primarily used as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in the food industry. It is valued for contributing specific aromatic notes to a wide range of food products, typically in very small quantities. This additive's safety for use as a flavoring has been evaluated by scientific bodies in both the United States and Europe.

CAS 6413-10-1View
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Ethyl Alcohol

Emulsifier

Ethyl alcohol (ethanol) is a naturally occurring organic compound commonly used in food products as an antimicrobial agent, solvent, and flavor enhancer. It functions to preserve foods, dissolve flavorings and other ingredients, and improve product stability.

CAS 64-17-5View
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Ethyl Anthranilate

Flavoring

Ethyl anthranilate is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products, primarily to impart grape and fruity notes. It is not currently approved as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA, though it has no reported adverse events or product recalls associated with its use.

CAS 87-25-2View
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Ethyl Benzoate

Flavoring

Ethyl benzoate is an organic compound belonging to the benzoate ester class used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity, wine-like, and floral notes to beverages, confectionery, and other processed foods.

CAS 93-89-0View
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Ethyl Benzoylacetate

Flavoring

Ethyl benzoylacetate is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes fruity and sweet aromatic notes to beverages, confectionery, and other processed foods.

CAS 94-02-0View

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