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

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2,4-dimethyl-5-acetylthiazole

Flavoring

2,4-dimethyl-5-acetylthiazole is a synthetic flavoring agent widely used in the food industry to impart desirable roasted, nutty, popcorn-like, and savory notes. This heterocyclic compound contributes to the characteristic aromas of many processed foods. While it does not hold official FDA GRAS status, it is recognized as safe by the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA GRAS No. 3288) and has been evaluated by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), which found no safety concerns at estimated intake levels.

CAS 38205-60-6View
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2,4-pentadienal

Flavoring

2,4-pentadienal is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes fruity, melon-like, and vegetable notes to processed foods and beverages.

CAS 764-40-9View
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2,5-diethyl-3-methylpyrazine

Flavoring

2,5-diethyl-3-methylpyrazine is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products to provide nutty, roasted, and savory notes. This pyrazine derivative is employed in very small quantities to enhance the sensory profile of various processed foods and beverages.

CAS 32736-91-7View
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2,5-dimethyl-3(2h)-furanone

Flavoring

2,5-dimethyl-3(2h)-furanone is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity, strawberry-like and caramel notes and is commonly employed in beverages, dairy products, and confectionery to enhance taste profiles.

CAS 14400-67-0View
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2,5-dimethyl-3-furanthiol

Flavoring

2,5-dimethyl-3-furanthiol is a synthetic flavoring compound that imparts meaty, savory, and roasted notes to food products. It is used in very small quantities to enhance the flavor profile of processed foods, particularly meat and savory applications.

CAS 55764-23-3View
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2,5-dimethyl-4-ethoxy-3(2h)-furanone

Flavoring

2,5-dimethyl-4-ethoxy-3(2h)-furanone is a synthetic chemical compound used as a food flavoring agent. It is valued for its sweet, caramel, and creamy notes, often employed to enhance the taste profiles of various food products. While not specifically listed as FDA GRAS, it holds FEMA GRAS status, indicating its recognition as safe by the flavor industry's expert panel.

CAS 65330-49-6View
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2,5-dimethyl-4-ethyloxazole

Flavoring

2,5-dimethyl-4-ethyloxazole is a synthetic flavoring compound belonging to the oxazole chemical family. It is used in food manufacturing to provide savory, meaty, and roasted flavor notes in processed foods and beverages.

CAS 30408-61-8View
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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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2,5-undecadienal

Flavoring

2,5-undecadienal is a synthetic flavoring compound that imparts savory, fatty, and meaty notes to processed foods. It is used in small quantities to enhance the flavor profile of various meat and savory food products.

CAS 91254-00-1View
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2,6,10-trimethyl-2,6,10-pentadecatrien-14-one

Flavoring

2,6,10-trimethyl-2,6,10-pentadecatrien-14-one (CAS 762-29-8) is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It belongs to the class of volatile compounds designed to impart specific taste and aroma characteristics to foods and beverages.

CAS 762-29-8View
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2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-acetaldehyde

Flavoring

2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-acetaldehyde is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity and floral notes and is employed in various processed foods and beverages to enhance taste profiles.

CAS 472-66-2View
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2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-2-ene-1,4-dione

Flavoring

2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-2-ene-1,4-dione (also known as ionone) is a synthetic flavoring compound used to create fruity, floral, and woody flavor notes in food products. This volatile organic compound is commonly used in beverages, confectionery, and other flavored foods to enhance or create specific taste profiles.

CAS 1125-21-9View
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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-2-hydroxyphenyl)propionic Acid-gamma-lactone

Flavoring

2-(4-methyl-2-hydroxyphenyl)propionic Acid-gamma-lactone is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart specific taste and aroma characteristics to food products. This lactone derivative functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in various food applications.

CAS 65817-24-5View
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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.

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