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2,954 FDA-listed substances — safety ratings, regulatory status, adverse event data.

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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
Unknown

4,5-dimethyl-3-hydroxy-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-one

Flavoring

4,5-dimethyl-3-hydroxy-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-one is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. This furan derivative contributes fruity and caramel-like flavor notes to beverages, baked goods, and other processed foods.

CAS 28664-35-9View
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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
Unknown

4,5-epoxy-(e)-2-decenal

Flavoring

4,5-epoxy-(E)-2-decenal is a synthetic flavoring compound derived from fatty acids that mimics natural flavor profiles found in foods. It is used sparingly in food manufacturing to provide specific aromatic and taste characteristics, though its use remains limited and not formally approved by the FDA under GRAS status.

CAS 134454-31-2View
Unknown

4,5-octanedione

Flavoring

4,5-octanedione is a synthetic flavoring agent used to impart buttery, creamy, and fruity notes 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 5455-24-3View
Unknown

4,8-dimethyl-3,7-nonadien-2-one

Flavoring

4,8-dimethyl-3,7-nonadien-2-one (CAS 817-88-9) is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is not FDA GRAS-listed but has no recorded adverse events or recalls associated with its use.

CAS 817-88-9View
Unknown

4,8-dimethyl-3,7-nonadien-2-one, Cis-

Flavoring

4,8-dimethyl-3,7-nonadien-2-one, Cis- (CAS 27575-61-7) is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and floral notes in food and beverage products. It functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in the food industry.

CAS 27575-61-7View
Unknown

4,8-dimethyl-3,7-nonadien-2-one, Trans-

Flavoring

Trans-4,8-dimethyl-3,7-nonadien-2-one is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is employed to impart fruity and floral taste characteristics to beverages, confections, and other processed foods.

CAS 27539-94-2View
Unknown

4-((2-methyl-3-furyl)thio)-5-nonanone

Flavoring

4-((2-methyl-3-furyl)thio)-5-nonanone is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart savory, meaty, or cooked notes to food products. It belongs to a class of sulfur-containing flavor molecules designed to enhance the taste profile of processed foods.

CAS 61295-50-9View
Unknown

4-((furanmethyl)thio)-2-pentanone

Flavoring

4-((furanmethyl)thio)-2-pentanone is a synthetic flavoring compound that imparts savory, meaty, and sulfurous notes to food products. It is used in very small quantities as a flavoring agent in processed foods and beverages.

CAS 180031-78-1View
Unknown

4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)phenol

Flavoring

4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)phenol, also known as 4-tert-butylphenol, is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent or flavoring adjuvant in food products. It is not approved as a food additive by the FDA and has not been assigned GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status for food use.

CAS 98-54-4View
Unknown

4-(2,2,3-trimethylcyclopentyl)butanoic Acid

Flavoring

4-(2,2,3-trimethylcyclopentyl)butanoic acid is a synthetic flavoring compound used to create fruity and woody taste profiles in food products. This cyclopentane-derived chemical functions as a flavoring agent in the food industry.

CAS 957136-80-0View
Unknown

4-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-1-enyl)but-2-en-4-one

Flavoring

4-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-1-enyl)but-2-en-4-one is a synthetic flavoring compound used to provide fruity and woody taste notes in food and beverage products. It belongs to a class of organic compounds designed to enhance or create specific flavor profiles in commercial food manufacturing.

CAS 35044-68-9View
Unknown

4-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexa-1,3-dienyl)but-2-en-4-one

Flavoring

4-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexa-1,3-dienyl)but-2-en-4-one is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It belongs to the class of ionone derivatives, which are commonly employed to impart fruity, floral, and woody taste and aroma characteristics to beverages, confections, and other food items.

CAS 23696-85-7View
Unknown

4-(2-butenylidene)-3,5,5-trimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-one

Flavoring

4-(2-butenylidene)-3,5,5-trimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-one (CAS 13215-88-8) is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is not approved as a Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) substance by the FDA.

CAS 13215-88-8View
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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
Unknown

4-(2-propenyl)phenyl-beta-d-glucopyranoside

Flavoring

4-(2-propenyl)phenyl-beta-d-glucopyranoside is a naturally-derived flavoring compound consisting of eugenol (a phenolic compound found in cloves and nutmeg) bonded to a glucose molecule. It functions as a flavoring agent and taste modifier in food products, providing spice-like and aromatic characteristics.

CAS 64703-98-6View
Unknown

4-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-2-butanone

Flavoring

4-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-2-butanone is a synthetic aromatic compound used as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in food products. It is not approved as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA and has limited regulatory authorization in most jurisdictions.

CAS 55418-52-5View
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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
Unknown

4-(methylthio)-2-oxobutanoic Acid

Flavoring

4-(methylthio)-2-oxobutanoic acid (CAS 583-92-6) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts savory, meaty, or umami-like taste characteristics and is employed in small quantities to enhance flavor profiles in various processed foods.

CAS 583-92-6View
Unknown

4-(methylthio)-2-pentanone

Flavoring

4-(methylthio)-2-pentanone is an organic sulfur-containing compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It provides savory, meaty, and roasted flavor notes to enhance the taste profile of various processed foods.

CAS 143764-28-7View
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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
Unknown

4-(methylthio)butanol

Flavoring

4-(methylthio)butanol is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It belongs to a class of sulfur-containing flavor compounds and is employed to impart savory, meaty, or umami-related taste characteristics to processed foods.

CAS 20582-85-8View

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