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Food Additive Database

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

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3-acetylmercaptohexyl Acetate

Flavoring

3-acetylmercaptohexyl Acetate is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart specific taste and aroma characteristics in food products. This organosulfur compound functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in the food industry.

CAS 136954-25-1View
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3-acetylpyridine

Flavoring

3-Acetylpyridine is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in food products. It belongs to the pyridine family of chemicals and is employed to create or intensify specific taste profiles in various food and beverage applications.

CAS 350-03-8View
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3-benzyl-4-heptanone

Flavoring

3-benzyl-4-heptanone is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in food products. It imparts fruity and spice-like sensory characteristics to beverages, confections, and other processed foods.

CAS 7492-37-7View
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3-butenyl Isothiocyanate

Flavoring

3-butenyl isothiocyanate is an organic compound with a pungent, spicy flavor profile commonly found naturally in cruciferous vegetables like wasabi and horseradish. It functions as a flavoring agent in food products to impart characteristic sharp, mustard-like taste notes.

CAS 3386-97-8View
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3-butylidenephthalide

Flavoring

3-butylidenephthalide is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in food products. It belongs to the phthalide chemical family and is employed to provide or intensify specific taste and aroma characteristics in various food applications.

CAS 551-08-6View
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3-carene

Flavoring

3-carene is a naturally occurring monoterpene compound used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It contributes pine, woody, and spicy flavor notes and is derived from essential oils and plant sources.

CAS 13466-78-9View
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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-decen-2-one

Flavoring

3-Decen-2-one (CAS 10519-33-2) is an unsaturated ketone compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes fruity, waxy, and slightly herbaceous notes to various food formulations.

CAS 10519-33-2View
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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-2-cyclopenten-1-one

Flavoring

3-ethyl-2-hydroxy-2-cyclopenten-1-one is a synthetic chemical compound with the CAS number 21835-01-8, primarily utilized in the food industry as a flavoring agent or adjuvant. It contributes sweet, caramel, maple, nutty, and fenugreek-like notes to various food products. This additive has been evaluated by expert panels for safety.

CAS 21835-01-8View
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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-ethylpyridine

Flavoring

3-Ethylpyridine is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts nutty, pyridine-like aromatic characteristics to beverages, baked goods, and other processed foods.

CAS 536-78-7View
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3-heptanol

Flavoring

3-heptanol is a seven-carbon organic alcohol used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes fruity and herbaceous notes to beverages, confectionery, and processed foods, though it is not currently approved by the FDA as a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) substance.

CAS 589-82-2View
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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-heptyl Acetate

Flavoring

3-heptyl acetate is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It provides fruity and floral aromatic notes and is employed in small quantities to enhance the sensory profile of various food and beverage applications.

CAS 5921-83-5View
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3-heptyldihydro-5-methyl-2(3h)-furanone

Flavoring

3-heptyldihydro-5-methyl-2(3h)-furanone is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity, buttery, or caramel-like notes in processed foods. It is not approved as a GRAS substance by the FDA and has limited regulatory authorization in most jurisdictions.

CAS 40923-64-6View
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3-hexanol

Flavoring

3-hexanol is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity, green, and herbaceous notes and is derived from or chemically synthesized to replicate flavors found in various fruits and plants.

CAS 623-37-0View
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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-hexenal

Flavoring

3-hexenal is a volatile organic compound used as a flavoring agent to impart fresh, grassy, and green notes to food products. It occurs naturally in various plants and is employed in the food industry to enhance aroma and taste profiles in beverages, dairy products, and processed foods.

CAS 4440-65-7View
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3-hexenoic Acid

Flavoring

3-hexenoic acid is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products to provide fruity and vegetable-like taste notes. It is not currently approved as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA but has no documented adverse events or recalls associated with its use.

CAS 4219-24-3View
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3-hexenyl 2-methylbutyrate

Flavoring

3-hexenyl 2-methylbutyrate is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and green notes to food products. It functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in the food industry.

CAS 10094-41-4View

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