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

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3-methylhexanal

Flavoring

3-methylhexanal is a naturally-occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity and green note characteristics to beverages, baked goods, and other processed foods.

CAS 19269-28-4View
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3-nonanon-1-yl Acetate

Flavoring

3-Nonanon-1-yl Acetate is a synthetic flavoring compound used to create fruity and floral taste profiles in food products. It functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in various food applications where specific aromatic notes are desired.

CAS 7779-54-6View
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3-nonen-2-one

Flavoring

3-nonen-2-one is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes fruity and herbal flavor notes and is employed in small quantities to enhance taste profiles in various food applications.

CAS 14309-57-0View
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3-octanol

Flavoring

3-octanol is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity and woody notes and is employed in small quantities to enhance the sensory profile of beverages, baked goods, and other processed foods.

CAS 589-98-0View
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3-octanone

Flavoring

3-Octanone is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity and mushroom-like sensory notes and is employed in small quantities to enhance flavor profiles in various processed foods and beverages.

CAS 106-68-3View
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3-octen-2-one

Flavoring

3-octen-2-one is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity and mushroom-like sensory notes and is employed in small quantities to enhance flavor profiles in various processed foods.

CAS 1669-44-9View
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3-octenoic Acid

Flavoring

3-octenoic acid is a naturally occurring fatty acid used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes fruity and fatty notes to processed foods and beverages, enhancing their sensory profile.

CAS 1577-19-1View
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3-octyl Acetate

Flavoring

3-octyl Acetate (CAS 4864-61-3) is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and floral notes in food products. This ester is employed in very small quantities as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in the food industry.

CAS 4864-61-3View
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3-pentanethiol

Flavoring

3-Pentanethiol is a naturally occurring volatile sulfur compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes savory, meaty, and onion-like aromas to various food formulations.

CAS 616-31-9View
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3-phenyl-1-propanol

Flavoring

3-phenyl-1-propanol is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts aromatic characteristics and is employed to enhance or create specific flavor profiles in various food applications.

CAS 122-97-4View
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3-phenylpropionaldehyde

Flavoring

3-phenylpropionaldehyde (also known as hydrocinnamaldehyde) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a characteristic floral, sweet aroma and is employed in various food and beverage applications to enhance flavor profiles.

CAS 104-53-0View
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3-phenylpropionic Acid

Flavoring

3-phenylpropionic acid is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a characteristic fruity or floral note and is utilized in various processed foods and beverages to enhance taste profiles.

CAS 501-52-0View
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4,5-dimethyl-2-isobutylthiazole

Flavoring

4,5-dimethyl-2-isobutylthiazole is a synthetic chemical compound primarily used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts savory, nutty, roasted, and meat-like notes, enhancing the aroma and taste profiles of various processed foods. This additive is part of the thiazole chemical class, known for contributing to complex food aromas.

CAS 53498-32-1View
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4,5-dimethylthiazole

Flavoring

4,5-dimethylthiazole is a synthetic organic compound primarily used as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in the food industry. It is valued for its ability to impart savory, roasted, meaty, or nutty notes to various food products. Its use is regulated to ensure consumer safety and adherence to flavor standards.

CAS 3581-91-7View
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4-(2-furyl)-3-buten-2-one

Flavoring

4-(2-furyl)-3-buten-2-one is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a characteristic sweet, caramel-like or fruity note and is utilized in small quantities in various food and beverage formulations.

CAS 623-15-4View
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4-(methylthio)-2-butanone

Flavoring

4-(methylthio)-2-butanone is an organic sulfur-containing compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It provides a savory, meaty, or vegetable-like taste note and is employed in small quantities to enhance the sensory profile of processed foods.

CAS 34047-39-7View
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4-(methylthio)-4-methyl-2-pentanone

Flavoring

4-(methylthio)-4-methyl-2-pentanone is a synthetic flavoring compound that imparts savory, sulfurous, and meaty notes to food products. It is used in small quantities as a flavor enhancer in processed foods to create complex taste profiles.

CAS 23550-40-5View
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4-(methylthio)butanal

Flavoring

4-(methylthio)butanal is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is a sulfur-containing aldehyde that imparts meat, savory, and umami-like flavors to processed foods and beverages.

CAS 42919-64-2View
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4-decenal

Flavoring

4-Decenal is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It belongs to the aldehyde class of flavor compounds and is employed to impart fatty, fruity, and fresh notes to various food and beverage formulations.

CAS 30390-50-2View
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4-ethyl-2,6-dimethoxyphenol

Flavoring

4-ethyl-2,6-dimethoxyphenol, also known as 4-ethylsyringol (FEMA No. 3679), is a chemical compound primarily used as a flavoring agent and adjuvant in food products. It contributes distinctive phenolic, smoky, spicy, or woody notes to a wide range of foods and beverages. This additive is recognized as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA).

CAS 14059-92-8View
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4-ethylbenzaldehyde

Flavoring

4-ethylbenzaldehyde (CAS 4748-78-1) is a synthetic organic compound primarily used in food as a flavoring agent or adjuvant. While not formally affirmed as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA, it holds GRAS status from the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA GRAS #3704). It imparts specific aromatic notes to various food products.

CAS 4748-78-1View
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4-heptanone

Flavoring

4-heptanone is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity and nutty flavor characteristics and is employed in various processed foods and beverages.

CAS 123-19-3View
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4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-3(2h)-furanone

Flavoring

4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-3(2h)-furanone is a synthetic flavoring compound that mimics strawberry and other fruity notes. It is used in very small quantities in food and beverage products to enhance or create fruit flavors.

CAS 3658-77-3View
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4-hydroxy-2-butenoic Acid Gamma-lactone

Flavoring

4-hydroxy-2-butenoic acid gamma-lactone, also known as gamma-butyrolactone or GBL, is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts buttery, creamy, and caramel-like flavor notes to various foods and beverages.

CAS 497-23-4View

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