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

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2-undecen-1-ol

Flavoring

2-undecen-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 processed foods.

CAS 37617-03-1View
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3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl Acetate

Flavoring

3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl Acetate is a synthetic flavoring agent used to impart fruity and woody notes in food and beverage products. This cyclohexane derivative is not currently approved as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA but has not been associated with reported adverse events or product recalls.

CAS 67859-96-5View
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3,5,5-trimethylhexanal

Flavoring

3,5,5-trimethylhexanal is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It belongs to the aldehyde class of flavor compounds and is employed to impart fruity, floral, or woody notes to beverages, confections, and other food items.

CAS 5435-64-3View
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3,7-dimethyl-1-octanol

Flavoring

3,7-dimethyl-1-octanol is an organic alcohol primarily utilized as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in the food industry. It imparts floral, rose-like, and waxy notes to a variety of food products. While it can occur naturally in some essential oils, it is predominantly used as a synthetically produced flavoring.

CAS 106-21-8View
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3-(methylthio)-1-hexanol

Flavoring

3-(methylthio)-1-hexanol is a synthetic flavoring compound containing a sulfur-containing methyl thio group attached to a six-carbon alcohol backbone. It is used in the food industry as a flavoring agent to impart specific aromatic characteristics to various food products.

CAS 51755-66-9View
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3-(methylthio)propyl Acetate

Flavoring

3-(methylthio)propyl Acetate is a synthetic flavoring compound derived from methionol, used to impart savory, meaty, and umami notes in processed foods. This colorless to pale yellow liquid functions as a flavoring agent in meat products, seasonings, and savory food applications.

CAS 16630-55-0View
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3-(p-isopropylphenyl)propionaldehyde

Flavoring

3-(p-isopropylphenyl)propionaldehyde is a synthetic aromatic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It provides a characteristic woody, floral note and is employed in small quantities to enhance the sensory profile of various foods and beverages.

CAS 7775-00-0View
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3-decanol

Flavoring

3-Decanol is a ten-carbon alcohol used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes fruity, waxy, or herbal notes to beverages, baked goods, and other processed foods.

CAS 1565-81-7View
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3-decanone

Flavoring

3-Decanone is an organic compound classified as a flavoring agent that imparts fruity and woody notes to food products. It is used in very small quantities in various food and beverage applications to enhance flavor profiles.

CAS 928-80-3View
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3-ethyl-2,6-dimethylpyrazine

Flavoring

3-ethyl-2,6-dimethylpyrazine is a flavoring agent used in food to impart roasted, nutty, bready, or savory notes. It is a type of alkyl-substituted pyrazine, a class of compounds often formed during the thermal processing of foods. Widely accepted as safe by expert panels like FEMA and EFSA, it is typically used at very low concentrations to enhance the aroma profile of various food products.

CAS 13925-07-0View
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3-ethyl-2-hydroxy-4-methylcyclopent-2-en-1-one

Flavoring

3-ethyl-2-hydroxy-4-methylcyclopent-2-en-1-one is a synthetic chemical compound primarily utilized in the food industry as a flavoring agent or adjuvant. It is known to impart sweet, caramel, and maple-like notes to a variety of food products. While not specifically affirmed as GRAS by the FDA, it holds Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status by the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA) and is approved for use in the European Union.

CAS 42348-12-9View
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3-ethyl-2-methylpyrazine

Flavoring

3-ethyl-2-methylpyrazine is a synthetic flavoring compound that imparts roasted, nutty, and savory notes to food products. It is used in small quantities in various processed foods and beverages to enhance flavor profiles.

CAS 15707-23-0View
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3-heptanone

Flavoring

3-heptanone is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity and spicy notes and is found in various fruits and fermented foods.

CAS 106-35-4View
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3-hepten-2-one

Flavoring

3-Hepten-2-one is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity and herbaceous notes and is derived from or chemically synthesized to enhance the sensory profile of various foods and beverages.

CAS 1119-44-4View
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3-hexanone

Flavoring

3-hexanone is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity and herbaceous flavor notes and is employed in small quantities to enhance the sensory profile of various processed foods and beverages.

CAS 589-38-8View
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3-hexenyl Isovalerate

Flavoring

3-hexenyl isovalerate is a naturally-occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It provides fruity and green leaf notes to foods and beverages, enhancing their sensory profile.

CAS 10032-11-8View
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3-isopropenyl-6-oxoheptanoic Acid

Flavoring

3-isopropenyl-6-oxoheptanoic acid is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes fruity and floral aromatic notes to beverages, confections, and other processed foods.

CAS 4436-82-2View
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3-l-menthoxypropane-1,2-diol

Flavoring

3-l-menthoxypropane-1,2-diol is a synthetic flavoring agent derived from menthol chemistry, used to impart cooling and minty sensory characteristics to food and beverage products. It functions as a flavoring adjuvant in various formulations where a menthol-like taste profile is desired.

CAS 87061-04-9View
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3-mercaptohexanol

Flavoring

3-mercaptohexanol is a volatile organic compound used as a flavoring agent to impart fruity and wine-like sensory characteristics to food and beverage products. It occurs naturally in some fruits and is synthesized for use in the flavor industry.

CAS 51755-83-0View
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3-methyl-1-cyclopentadecanone

Flavoring

3-methyl-1-cyclopentadecanone (CAS 541-91-3) is a synthetic fragrance and flavoring compound used primarily to impart musky or woody notes in food products. This high molecular weight organic molecule is employed in very small quantities as a flavoring agent in the food industry.

CAS 541-91-3View
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3-methyl-2-butanethiol

Flavoring

3-methyl-2-butanethiol is a volatile sulfur-containing organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes savory, meaty, and roasted notes to processed foods and beverages.

CAS 2084-18-6View
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3-methyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one

Flavoring

3-methyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a woody, herbaceous note and is employed in various food and beverage applications where such flavor profiles are desired.

CAS 1193-18-6View
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3-methyl-2-oxobutanoic Acid

Flavoring

3-methyl-2-oxobutanoic acid (also known as alpha-ketoisovaleric acid) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes fruity, buttery, and sweet aromatic notes to various food and beverage formulations.

CAS 759-05-7View
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3-methyl-4-phenyl-3-butene-2-one

Flavoring

3-methyl-4-phenyl-3-butene-2-one is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts characteristic aromatic and flavor notes to beverages, confections, and other food applications.

CAS 1901-26-4View

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