Official FDA Data

Food Additive Database

2,391 FDA-listed substances — safety ratings, regulatory status, adverse event data.

Showing 265288 of 2,391 matching additives

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2-butyrylfuran

Flavoring

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

CAS 4208-57-5View
Unknown

2-cyclohexenone

Flavoring

2-cyclohexenone is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent 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 930-68-7View
Unknown

2-cyclopentylcyclopentanone

Flavoring

2-Cyclopentylcyclopentanone is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It belongs to the cyclopentanone class of chemicals and is employed to provide specific taste and aroma characteristics in various food and beverage applications.

CAS 4884-24-6View
Safe

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
Safe

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
Unknown

2-decylfuran

Flavoring

2-decylfuran is a synthetic flavoring compound belonging to the furan family of organic chemicals. It is used in food manufacturing to impart specific aromatic and flavor characteristics to various processed food products.

CAS 83469-85-6View
Unknown

2-dodecenal

Flavoring

2-dodecenal is a naturally occurring aldehyde compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts savory, meaty, and fatty notes to processed foods and beverages.

CAS 4826-62-4View
Safe

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
Unknown

2-ethoxy-3-isopropylpyrazine

Flavoring

2-ethoxy-3-isopropylpyrazine is a synthetic flavoring compound used to create earthy, nutty, and vegetable-like taste profiles in food products. It belongs to the pyrazine family of flavor chemicals and is primarily employed in processed foods, beverages, and flavor formulations.

CAS 72797-16-1View
Unknown

2-ethoxythiazole

Flavoring

2-ethoxythiazole is a synthetic flavoring compound used to enhance and impart savory, meaty, and umami notes in food products. It is not currently approved as a food additive in the United States and is not on the FDA's GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) list.

CAS 15679-19-3View
Unknown

2-ethyl-(3 Or 5 Or 6)-mop(85%) And 2-methyl-(3 Or 5 Or 6)-mop(13%)

Flavoring

2-ethyl-(3 or 5 or 6)-MOP and 2-methyl-(3 or 5 or 6)-MOP is a synthetic flavoring agent composed primarily of ethyl and methyl methoxypyrazine isomers. It is used in food manufacturing to provide desired flavor characteristics, particularly in processed foods and beverages.

CAS 977044-47-5View
Unknown

2-ethyl-1,3,3-trimethyl-2-norbornanol

Flavoring

2-ethyl-1,3,3-trimethyl-2-norbornanol is a synthetic flavoring compound used in the food industry to enhance and modify flavors in various products. It belongs to the norbornane chemical family and functions primarily as a flavor enhancer and flavoring agent.

CAS 18368-91-7View
Safe

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
Safe

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
Safe

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
Caution

2-ethyl-2-hexenal

Flavoring

2-ethyl-2-hexenal (CAS 645-62-5) is an unsaturated aldehyde used as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in food products. It imparts a distinctive green, fatty, and sometimes fruity or nutty aroma, making it valuable in various flavor formulations. While approved in the EU after EFSA's safety assessment, it is not listed as GRAS by the FDA.

CAS 645-62-5View
Unknown

2-ethyl-3,(5 Or 6)-dimethylpyrazine

Flavoring

2-ethyl-3,(5 or 6)-dimethylpyrazine is a synthetic flavoring compound belonging to the pyrazine chemical family. It is used in food manufacturing to impart nutty, roasted, and savory flavor notes to various processed foods and beverages.

CAS 27043-05-6View
Unknown

2-ethyl-3-methylthiopyrazine

Flavoring

2-ethyl-3-methylthiopyrazine is a synthetic flavoring compound that belongs to the thiopyrazine class of chemicals. It is used in food manufacturing to provide savory, nutty, and roasted flavor notes in various processed foods and beverages.

CAS 72987-62-3View
Safe

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
Unknown

2-ethyl-4-hydroxy-5-methyl-3(2h)-furanone

Flavoring

2-ethyl-4-hydroxy-5-methyl-3(2h)-furanone is a synthetic flavoring substance categorized as a furanone derivative. It functions as both a flavoring agent and a flavor enhancer in various food products. This additive contributes to desirable taste profiles, often described as sweet, fruity, or caramel-like notes.

CAS 27538-10-9View
Unknown

2-ethyl-4-methylthiazole

Flavoring

2-ethyl-4-methylthiazole is a synthetic flavoring compound belonging to the thiazole chemical family. It is used in the food industry to impart savory, meaty, and roasted flavor notes to processed foods and beverages.

CAS 15679-12-6View
Unknown

2-ethyl-5-methylpyrazine

Flavoring

2-ethyl-5-methylpyrazine is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart roasted, nutty, and savory notes to food products. It is not approved as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA but has been used in flavoring applications with no documented adverse events or recalls.

CAS 13360-64-0View
Safe

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
Unknown

2-ethylbutyl Acetate

Flavoring

2-ethylbutyl acetate is a synthetic ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes fruity and floral notes to beverages, confections, and other processed foods.

CAS 10031-87-5View

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