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1,029 substances with no significant safety concerns based on current FDA and EFSA assessments.

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2,5-dimethylpyrazine

Flavoring

2,5-dimethylpyrazine is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a roasted, nutty, and earthy taste characteristic and is commonly found in coffee, chocolate, and grain-based foods.

CAS 123-32-0View
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2,6-dimethylpyrazine

Flavoring

2,6-dimethylpyrazine is a pyrazine compound used as a flavoring agent in food products to impart nutty, roasted, and earthy notes. It occurs naturally in various foods and is synthetically produced for use in processed foods and beverages.

CAS 108-50-9View
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2,6-dimethylthiophenol

Flavoring

2,6-dimethylthiophenol is a sulfur-containing organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts savory, meaty, and roasted flavor notes and is employed in small quantities to enhance the taste profile of various processed foods.

CAS 118-72-9View
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2,6-nonadien-1-ol

Flavoring

2,6-nonadien-1-ol is a naturally-occurring unsaturated alcohol used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes fruity and floral notes to beverages, confections, and other processed foods.

CAS 7786-44-9View
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2-(4-methyl-5-thiazolyl)ethyl Formate

Flavoring

2-(4-methyl-5-thiazolyl)ethyl Formate is a synthetic flavoring compound containing a thiazole ring structure, used to impart savory, meaty, and umami-like flavor notes in processed foods. It functions as a flavor agent in very small quantities to enhance the taste profile of various food products.

CAS 90731-56-9View
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2-acetyl-1-pyrroline

Flavoring

2-acetyl-1-pyrroline (2-AP) is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent to impart a characteristic popcorn, roasted, or nutty aroma to food products. This volatile compound is found naturally in foods like cooked rice, bread, and roasted coffee, and is synthetically produced for use in flavoring applications.

CAS 99583-29-6View
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2-acetyl-3-methylpyrazine

Flavoring

2-acetyl-3-methylpyrazine is a synthetic flavoring compound that imparts a roasted, nutty, and popcorn-like taste to food products. It is used in small quantities by food manufacturers to enhance or create specific flavor profiles in processed foods and beverages.

CAS 23787-80-6View
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2-acetyl-4-isopropylpyridine

Flavoring

2-acetyl-4-isopropylpyridine is a synthetic flavoring compound used to create complex taste profiles in food products. It is a pyridine derivative designed to impart nutty, roasted, and woody flavor notes in various food applications.

CAS 142896-09-1View
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2-acetylthiazole

Flavoring

2-acetylthiazole is an organosulfur compound used as a flavoring agent and processing aid in food products. It provides savory, meaty, and roasted flavor notes and functions as an antioxidant to extend shelf life.

CAS 24295-03-2View
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2-decanone

Flavoring

2-Decanone is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is a ketone with a fruity, waxy aroma that contributes to the sensory profile of various processed foods and beverages.

CAS 693-54-9View
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2-decenal

Flavoring

2-decenal is a naturally occurring alpha,beta-unsaturated aldehyde utilized as a flavoring agent in food. It imparts characteristic fatty, green, citrusy, or waxy notes to a wide range of food products, often at very low concentrations. While not formally listed as FDA GRAS, it is affirmed as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA) and approved by other international regulatory bodies.

CAS 3913-71-1View
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2-ethoxy-3-ethylpyrazine

Flavoring

2-ethoxy-3-ethylpyrazine is a synthetic flavoring compound used to create nutty, roasted, and earthy flavor profiles in food products. It is not on the FDA's GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) list but has no reported adverse events or recalls associated with its use.

CAS 35243-43-7View
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2-ethyl-1-hexanol

Flavoring

2-ethyl-1-hexanol is a synthetic branched-chain primary alcohol primarily used as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in food products. It imparts sweet, floral, and slightly fruity notes, contributing to a diverse range of food and beverage flavors. Scientific evaluations by global food safety authorities indicate it poses no safety concern at current levels of use as a flavoring.

CAS 104-76-7View
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2-ethyl-2,5-dihydro-4-methylthiazole

Flavoring

2-ethyl-2,5-dihydro-4-methylthiazole is a synthetic organic compound classified as a flavoring agent. It is primarily used in the food industry to impart savory, meaty, and roasted flavor notes to various food products. Its function in food is solely to enhance or modify taste and aroma.

CAS 41803-21-8View
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2-ethyl-2-heptenal

Flavoring

2-ethyl-2-heptenal (CAS 10031-88-6) is a synthetic aldehyde primarily used as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in food products. It contributes specific aroma and taste characteristics to various foods and beverages. While not specifically affirmed as GRAS by the FDA, it has been determined GRAS by the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA) and evaluated by international bodies like EFSA and JECFA.

CAS 10031-88-6View
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2-ethyl-4,5-dimethyloxazole

Flavoring

2-ethyl-4,5-dimethyloxazole is a synthetic flavoring agent used in the food industry to impart specific taste and aroma characteristics. This chemical compound is primarily utilized to enhance savory profiles, often contributing nutty, meaty, or roasted notes to various food products. It is considered Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA) for its intended use.

CAS 53833-30-0View
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2-ethyl-6-methylpyrazine

Flavoring

2-ethyl-6-methylpyrazine is a synthetic flavoring compound that imparts nutty, roasted, and earthy notes to food products. It is used in small quantities by food manufacturers to enhance or create desired flavor profiles in various processed foods.

CAS 13925-03-6View
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2-ethylbutyric Acid

Flavoring

2-ethylbutyric acid is a short-chain carboxylic acid used as a flavoring agent in food products. It occurs naturally in some foods and is employed to impart fruity, cheesy, or pungent flavor notes in various processed foods and beverages.

CAS 88-09-5View
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2-ethylhexyl 3-mercaptopropionate

Flavoring

2-ethylhexyl 3-mercaptopropionate is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in food products. It is valued for contributing specific savory, meaty, or sulfury notes to complex flavor profiles, typically at very low concentrations. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has evaluated its safety as part of a group of flavorings and found no safety concern at current levels of intake.

CAS 50448-95-8View
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2-ethylhexyl Benzoate

Flavoring

2-ethylhexyl Benzoate is an organic ester compound commonly used as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in food products. It imparts sweet, balsamic, and floral notes, enhancing the aroma and taste profiles of various foods. Beyond its food applications, it is also widely utilized in the cosmetic industry as an emollient.

CAS 5444-75-7View
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2-ethylpyrazine

Flavoring

2-ethylpyrazine is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in processed foods. It imparts nutty, roasted, and earthy flavor notes and is commonly found in snacks, baked goods, and savory food products.

CAS 13925-00-3View
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2-formyl-6,6-dimethylbicyclo(3.1.1)hept-2-ene

Flavoring

2-Formyl-6,6-dimethylbicyclo(3.1.1)hept-2-ene is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart woody, pine-like, and herbaceous notes in food products. It is a bicyclic organic molecule derived from pinene and functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in small quantities.

CAS 564-94-3View
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2-furfurylidenebutyraldehyde

Flavoring

2-furfurylidenebutyraldehyde is a synthetic flavoring compound used to create complex flavor profiles in food products. This aldehyde derivative contributes caramel, nutty, and roasted notes to various food applications.

CAS 770-27-4View
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2-heptanol

Flavoring

2-heptanol is a seven-carbon alcohol compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It provides fruity and herbaceous flavor notes and is employed in beverages, confections, and other processed foods to enhance taste profiles.

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