Food Additive Database
2,954 FDA-listed substances — safety ratings, regulatory status, adverse event data.
4-(methylthio)butyl Isothiocyanate
Flavoring4-(methylthio)butyl Isothiocyanate is an organic compound with a sulfur-containing structure that functions as a flavoring agent in food products. It is derived from or chemically similar to compounds found naturally in cruciferous vegetables like cabbage and broccoli, and is used to provide pungent, spicy flavor notes.
4-(p-acetoxyphenyl)-2-butanone
Flavoring4-(p-acetoxyphenyl)-2-butanone is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is not approved as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA and has limited use in commercial food applications.
4-(p-hydroxyphenyl)-2-butanone
Flavoring4-(p-hydroxyphenyl)-2-butanone is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is not approved as a food additive by the FDA and has not been designated as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS).
4-(p-methoxyphenyl)-2-butanone
Flavoring4-(p-methoxyphenyl)-2-butanone is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is not approved as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA, though it has not been associated with reported adverse events or recalls.
4-(p-tolyl)-2-butanone
Flavoring4-(p-tolyl)-2-butanone (CAS 7774-79-0) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is not currently recognized as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA and has limited regulatory approval for food use.
4-acetoxy-2,5-dimethyl-3(2h)-furanone
Flavoring4-acetoxy-2,5-dimethyl-3(2h)-furanone is a synthetic flavoring compound that imparts fruity, caramel-like taste notes to food products. It is used in small quantities in various processed foods and beverages to enhance flavor profiles.
4-acetyl-2,5-dimethyl-3(2h)-furanone
Flavoring4-acetyl-2,5-dimethyl-3(2h)-furanone is a synthetic flavoring compound that imparts fruity, caramel-like sensory characteristics to food products. It is used in limited applications within the flavor industry to enhance or create specific taste profiles in processed foods and beverages.
4-acetyl-2-isopropenylpyridine
Flavoring4-acetyl-2-isopropenylpyridine is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It belongs to the pyridine chemical class and is employed to provide or enhance specific taste and aroma characteristics in processed foods and beverages.
4-acetyl-2-methylpyrimidine
Flavoring4-acetyl-2-methylpyrimidine is a synthetic flavoring compound used to create savory, meaty, and roasted notes in processed foods. It is not approved as GRAS by the FDA and is rarely used in commercial food production.
4-acetyl-6-tert-butyl-1,1-dimethylindane
Flavoring4-acetyl-6-tert-butyl-1,1-dimethylindane (CAS 13171-00-1) is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. This aromatic chemical is employed to impart or enhance specific flavor notes in various food and beverage applications.
4-allylphenol
Flavoring4-allylphenol 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 and has limited commercial use in food applications.
4-amino-5,6-dimethylthieno[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2(1h)-one
Flavoring4-amino-5,6-dimethylthieno[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2(1h)-one is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart specific taste characteristics in food products. This thieno-pyrimidine derivative functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in the food industry.
4-amino-5,6-dimethylthieno[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2(1h)-one Hydrochloride
Flavoring4-amino-5,6-dimethylthieno[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2(1h)-one Hydrochloride is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent or flavor adjuvant in food products. This chemical functions to enhance or modify taste profiles in various food and beverage applications.
4-aminobutyric Acid
Flavoring4-aminobutyric acid, commonly known as GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), is a naturally occurring amino acid used as a flavoring agent and flavor adjuvant in food products. It is not currently approved as a food additive by the FDA under GRAS status, though it has no reported adverse events or recalls.
4-carvomenthenol
Flavoring4-carvomenthenol is a naturally-derived flavoring compound classified as a flavor enhancer and flavoring agent. It is used in small quantities in food and beverage products to provide or enhance minty and cooling sensory characteristics.
4-decenal
Flavoring4-Decenal is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It belongs to the aldehyde class of flavor compounds and is employed to impart fatty, fruity, and fresh notes to various food and beverage formulations.
4-decenoic Acid
Flavoring4-Decenoic acid is a naturally occurring fatty acid used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes fruity and fatty flavor notes to various processed foods and beverages.
4-decenyl Acetate, Cis-
Flavoring4-decenyl acetate, cis- is a synthetic flavoring compound used to provide fruity and floral notes in food and beverage 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.
4-ethyl-2,6-dimethoxyphenol
Flavoring4-ethyl-2,6-dimethoxyphenol, also known as 4-ethylsyringol (FEMA No. 3679), is a chemical compound primarily used as a flavoring agent and adjuvant in food products. It contributes distinctive phenolic, smoky, spicy, or woody notes to a wide range of foods and beverages. This additive is recognized as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA).
4-ethylbenzaldehyde
Flavoring4-ethylbenzaldehyde (CAS 4748-78-1) is a synthetic organic compound primarily used in food as a flavoring agent or adjuvant. While not formally affirmed as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA, it holds GRAS status from the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA GRAS #3704). It imparts specific aromatic notes to various food products.
4-ethylguaiacol
Flavoring4-ethylguaiacol is a synthetic flavoring agent and flavor enhancer used in the food industry to impart or enhance smoky, spicy, or phenolic notes. It is also naturally present in various fermented and aged foods and beverages, such as coffee, wine, and whiskey, contributing to their complex flavor profiles. This additive is approved for use as a synthetic flavoring substance in the United States.
4-ethyloctanoic Acid
Flavoring4-ethyloctanoic acid is a naturally occurring fatty acid used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is not currently approved as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA, though it has not been associated with adverse events or recalls.
4-formyl-2-methoxyphenyl 2-hydroxypropanoate
Flavoring4-formyl-2-methoxyphenyl 2-hydroxypropanoate is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart specific aromatic characteristics to food and beverage products. This complex organic molecule functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in the food industry.
4-heptanone
Flavoring4-heptanone is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity and nutty flavor characteristics and is employed in various processed foods and beverages.
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