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Food Additives Under Review

2,255 substances where current data is insufficient to assign a definitive safety rating.

Showing 361384 of 2,255 under review additives

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2-methylbutyl 3-methyl-2-butenoate

Flavoring

2-methylbutyl 3-methyl-2-butenoate is a synthetic ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is designed to impart fruity, apple-like aromatic notes to beverages, confections, and other processed foods.

CAS 97890-13-6View
Unknown

2-methylbutylamine

Flavoring

2-methylbutylamine is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is not approved as a GRAS substance by the FDA and has no reported adverse events or recalls associated with its use.

CAS 96-15-1View
Unknown

2-methylbutyric Acid

Flavoring

2-methylbutyric acid is an organic carboxylic acid used as a flavoring agent in food products. It occurs naturally in some foods and provides a fruity, cheese-like aroma in small quantities.

CAS 116-53-0View
Unknown

2-methylfuran

Flavoring

2-Methylfuran is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a characteristic roasted, nutty flavor profile and is primarily utilized in processed foods to enhance taste complexity.

CAS 534-22-5View
Unknown

2-methylheptanoic Acid

Flavoring

2-methylheptanoic acid (also known as 2-methylheptanoate) is a branched-chain fatty acid used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes fruity and fatty notes to various food formulations and is employed to enhance or create desired flavor profiles in processed foods.

CAS 1188-02-9View
Unknown

2-methylhexanoic Acid

Flavoring

2-methylhexanoic acid is a branched-chain carboxylic acid used as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in food products. It is a naturally occurring compound that imparts fruity and fatty notes to foods and beverages.

CAS 4536-23-6View
Unknown

2-methyloctanal

Flavoring

2-methyloctanal is a naturally occurring aldehyde used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes fruity and fatty notes to various food applications and is employed in small quantities to enhance flavor profiles.

CAS 7786-29-0View
Unknown

2-methylpiperidine

Flavoring

2-methylpiperidine is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is not currently approved as a GRAS substance by the FDA and has limited regulatory authorization in most jurisdictions.

CAS 109-05-7View
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2-methyltetrahydrofuran-3-one

Flavoring

2-methyltetrahydrofuran-3-one (CAS 3188-00-9) is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and caramel-like notes in food products. This organic chemical functions as a flavoring agent in various processed foods and beverages.

CAS 3188-00-9View
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2-methyltetrahydrothiophen-3-one

Flavoring

2-methyltetrahydrothiophen-3-one is a synthetic flavoring compound belonging to the thiophene family, used primarily as a flavor enhancer and flavoring agent in food products. It imparts savory, meaty, and sulfurous taste characteristics to processed foods.

CAS 13679-85-1View
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2-methylthioacetaldehyde

Flavoring

2-methylthioacetaldehyde is a synthetic flavoring agent used to impart savory and meaty notes to food products. It is not approved as a GRAS substance by the FDA and has limited regulatory presence in food applications.

CAS 23328-62-3View
Unknown

2-methylundecanal

Flavoring

2-methylundecanal is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and floral notes in food products. It is not approved as a food additive by the FDA but may be used in certain applications under different regulatory frameworks.

CAS 110-41-8View
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2-methylvaleric Acid

Flavoring

2-methylvaleric acid is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a characteristic fruity, slightly pungent aroma and is employed in small quantities to enhance flavor profiles in various processed foods and beverages.

CAS 97-61-0View
Unknown

2-naphthalenthiol

Flavoring

2-naphthalenthiol is an organic sulfur-containing compound used as a flavor enhancer and flavoring agent in the food industry. It contributes to savory, meaty, and sulfurous flavor notes in processed foods and beverages.

CAS 91-60-1View
Unknown

2-nonanone Propyleneglycol Acetal

Flavoring

2-nonanone Propyleneglycol Acetal is a synthetic flavoring compound created by combining nonanone (a naturally-occurring ketone) with propylene glycol. It is used in food products to provide fruity, floral, and woody flavor notes.

CAS 165191-91-3View
Unknown

2-nonenal

Flavoring

2-nonenal is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It belongs to the aldehyde family and is employed to impart desirable taste and aroma characteristics to various food and beverage formulations.

CAS 2463-53-8View
Unknown

2-octen-4-one

Flavoring

2-Octen-4-one (CAS 4643-27-0) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products to provide specific taste and aroma characteristics. It is not currently approved as a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) ingredient by the FDA, though it has not been associated with adverse events or product recalls.

CAS 4643-27-0View
Unknown

2-oxo-3-ethyl-4-butanolide

Flavoring

2-oxo-3-ethyl-4-butanolide is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart buttery, creamy, and caramel-like notes to food products. It belongs to the class of lactone-based flavor chemicals and is employed in very small quantities in various processed foods and beverages.

CAS 923291-29-6View
Unknown

2-oxo-3-phenylpropionic Acid

Flavoring

2-oxo-3-phenylpropionic acid is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts phenolic and fruity flavor notes and is employed in small quantities to enhance taste profiles in various food applications.

CAS 156-06-9View
Unknown

2-oxopentanedioic Acid

Flavoring

2-Oxopentanedioic acid (also known as alpha-ketoglutaric acid) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent and flavor adjuvant in food products. It functions to enhance or modify taste profiles in various food and beverage applications.

CAS 328-50-7View
Unknown

2-oxothiolane

Flavoring

2-Oxothiolane (CAS 1003-10-7) is a synthetic flavoring compound containing a five-membered sulfur-containing ring structure. It is used as a flavoring agent or flavor adjuvant in food products to provide savory, meaty, or roasted taste notes.

CAS 1003-10-7View
Unknown

2-pentanethiol

Flavoring

2-Pentanethiol is a volatile organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products to impart meaty, sulfurous notes. This naturally occurring compound is utilized in very small quantities to enhance the sensory profile of processed foods.

CAS 2084-19-7View
Unknown

2-pentanoylfuran

Flavoring

2-Pentanoylfuran is a synthetic flavoring compound used to create fruity and caramel-like taste profiles in food products. It is not approved as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA but has no reported adverse events or recalls associated with its use.

CAS 3194-17-0View
Unknown

2-penten-1-ol

Flavoring

2-penten-1-ol is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes fruity and floral notes to beverages, baked goods, and confections.

CAS 20273-24-9View

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