Official FDA Data

Food Additive Database

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

Showing 337360 of 2,391 matching additives

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2-mercapto-3-butanol

Flavoring

2-mercapto-3-butanol is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart specific taste and aroma characteristics in food products. This sulfur-containing molecule functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in various food applications.

CAS 54812-86-1View
Unknown

2-mercaptoanisole

Flavoring

2-Mercaptoanisole is an organic sulfur compound used as a flavoring agent in food products to provide savory, meaty, or sulfurous taste notes. It is not approved as a food additive by the FDA and has not been granted GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status in the United States.

CAS 7217-59-6View
Unknown

2-mercaptoethanol

Flavoring

2-Mercaptoethanol (β-mercaptoethanol) is an organic compound containing a thiol group used as a flavoring agent or flavoring adjuvant in food products. It is not approved as a direct food additive by the FDA and has not been formally granted GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status for food use.

CAS 60-24-2View
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2-mercaptomethylpyrazine

Flavoring

2-mercaptomethylpyrazine is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes savory, meaty, and roasted notes to various processed foods and beverages.

CAS 59021-02-2View
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2-mercaptopropionic Acid

Flavoring

2-mercaptopropionic acid is a sulfur-containing organic compound used as a flavoring agent or flavor adjuvant in food products. It is not approved by the FDA as a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) substance, though it has not been associated with reported adverse events or recalls.

CAS 79-42-5View
Unknown

2-methoxy-(3 Or 5 Or 6)-isopropylpyrazine

Flavoring

2-methoxy-(3 or 5 or 6)-isopropylpyrazine is a synthetic flavoring compound that imparts nutty, earthy, and roasted notes to food products. It is used in small quantities to enhance the flavor profile of various processed foods and beverages.

CAS 93905-03-4View
Safe

2-methoxy-3-(1-methylpropyl)pyrazine

Flavoring

2-methoxy-3-(1-methylpropyl)pyrazine is a synthetic flavoring compound used to create savory, nutty, and roasted taste profiles in processed foods. It belongs to the pyrazine family of flavor chemicals and is employed in small quantities to enhance or modify food flavors.

CAS 24168-70-5View
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2-methoxy-4-methylphenol

Flavoring

2-methoxy-4-methylphenol (EUGENOL METHYL ETHER) is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart spice-like, clove, and herbal notes to food and beverages. It functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in various food applications.

CAS 93-51-6View
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2-methoxy-4-propylphenol

Flavoring

2-methoxy-4-propylphenol is a synthetic flavoring compound used to provide phenolic and aromatic notes in food products. This additive functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant to enhance taste profiles in various food applications.

CAS 2785-87-7View
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2-methoxy-4-vinylphenol

Flavoring

2-methoxy-4-vinylphenol is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is not approved as a food additive by the FDA and has limited commercial use in food applications.

CAS 7786-61-0View
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2-methoxy-6-(2-propenyl)phenol

Flavoring

2-methoxy-6-(2-propenyl)phenol is a naturally occurring phenolic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is structurally related to eugenol and is employed to impart spice-like and aromatic notes to various food applications.

CAS 579-60-2View
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2-methoxyacetophenone

Flavoring

2-methoxyacetophenone is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products to impart aromatic properties. It is not approved as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA and has limited regulatory approval for food use in most jurisdictions.

CAS 579-74-8View
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2-methoxybenzoic Acid

Flavoring

2-methoxybenzoic acid is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. Also known as o-anisic acid, it provides aromatic characteristics to various food applications.

CAS 579-75-9View
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2-methoxypyridine

Flavoring

2-methoxypyridine (CAS 1628-89-3) is a synthetic flavoring compound used to provide aromatic and taste characteristics to food products. It is not approved as a food additive in the United States under the FDA's GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) designation.

CAS 1628-89-3View
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2-methyl-(3 Or 5 Or 6)-ethoxypyrazine

Flavoring

2-methyl-(3 or 5 or 6)-ethoxypyrazine is a synthetic flavoring compound belonging to the pyrazine family, used to impart nutty, roasted, and earthy flavor notes in food products. This chemical is not currently approved as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA but has not been associated with reported adverse events or recalls.

CAS 977044-46-4View
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2-methyl-1,3-cyclohexadiene

Flavoring

2-methyl-1,3-cyclohexadiene is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in food products. It belongs to a class of chemical flavorings designed to enhance or modify taste and aroma profiles in processed foods.

CAS 1489-57-2View
Safe

2-methyl-1,3-dithiolane

Flavoring

2-methyl-1,3-dithiolane is a synthetic flavoring compound containing sulfur that imparts savory, meaty, and umami characteristics to food products. It is used in trace amounts by the food industry to enhance flavor profiles in processed foods, seasonings, and savory applications.

CAS 5616-51-3View
Unknown

2-methyl-1-butanethiol

Flavoring

2-methyl-1-butanethiol is a volatile sulfur-containing organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is employed to provide or enhance savory, meaty, and sulfurous flavor notes in processed foods, beverages, and seasonings.

CAS 1878-18-8View
Safe

2-methyl-1-butanol

Flavoring

2-methyl-1-butanol is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food and beverage products. It contributes fruity, malty, and alcoholic notes to various food formulations and is found naturally in fermented foods and beverages.

CAS 137-32-6View
Unknown

2-methyl-1-methylthio-2-butene

Flavoring

2-methyl-1-methylthio-2-butene is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart sulfurous and savory notes in food products. This organosulfur compound is employed in small quantities as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in various processed foods.

CAS 89534-74-7View
Unknown

2-methyl-1-propanethiol

Flavoring

2-methyl-1-propanethiol (isobutyl mercaptan) is an organosulfur compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a meaty, savory character and is employed in small quantities to enhance or create specific taste profiles in processed foods.

CAS 513-44-0View
Unknown

2-methyl-2-(methyldithio)propanal

Flavoring

2-methyl-2-(methyldithio)propanal is a synthetic flavoring agent containing sulfur compounds that impart savory, meaty, and roasted notes to food products. It is not approved as a food additive by the FDA and has not been formally evaluated for GRAS status.

CAS 67952-60-7View
Unknown

2-methyl-2-butenal

Flavoring

2-Methyl-2-butenal is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity and floral notes to beverages, baked goods, and other food applications. The compound has not been formally approved by the FDA as a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) ingredient.

CAS 497-03-0View
Unknown

2-methyl-2-octenal

Flavoring

2-methyl-2-octenal is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and herbal notes in food products. It belongs to a class of aldehydes commonly employed in the fragrance and flavoring industries to enhance sensory characteristics.

CAS 73757-27-4View

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