Official FDA Data

Food Additive Database

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

Showing 793816 of 2,954 matching additives

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4-methyl-1-phenyl-2-pentanone

Flavoring

4-methyl-1-phenyl-2-pentanone is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity and spicy aromatic notes to beverages, confections, and other processed foods.

CAS 5349-62-2View
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4-methyl-2,3-pentanedione

Flavoring

4-methyl-2,3-pentanedione is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is not currently approved as a Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) substance by the FDA, though it has no documented adverse events or recalls associated with its use.

CAS 7493-58-5View
Unknown

4-methyl-2,6-dimethoxyphenol

Flavoring

4-methyl-2,6-dimethoxyphenol is a synthetic flavoring compound used to provide phenolic and smoky flavor notes in food products. Despite its GRAS status not being established by the FDA, it has been used in limited food applications with no reported adverse events or recalls.

CAS 6638-05-7View
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4-methyl-2-(methylthiomethyl)-2-hexenal

Flavoring

4-methyl-2-(methylthiomethyl)-2-hexenal is a synthetic flavoring compound containing sulfur that is used to impart savory, meaty, or sulfurous notes in food products. It is not currently approved as generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA but has not been associated with any reported adverse events or recalls.

CAS 99910-84-6View
Unknown

4-methyl-2-(methylthiomethyl)-2-pentenal

Flavoring

4-methyl-2-(methylthiomethyl)-2-pentenal is a synthetic flavoring compound used to create savory, meaty, and roasted flavor notes in processed foods. It functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in food manufacturing.

CAS 40878-73-7View
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4-methyl-2-oxopentanoic Acid

Flavoring

4-methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes fruity and caramel-like aromatic notes to beverages and processed foods.

CAS 816-66-0View
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4-methyl-2-pentenal

Flavoring

4-methyl-2-pentenal is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products to provide fruity and floral notes. It is not approved as a food additive by the FDA but may be used in some jurisdictions under different regulatory frameworks.

CAS 5362-56-1View
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4-methyl-2-pentyl-1,3-dioxolane

Flavoring

4-methyl-2-pentyl-1,3-dioxolane is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It functions to impart or enhance specific flavor profiles in processed foods and beverages.

CAS 1599-49-1View
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4-methyl-2-phenyl-2-pentenal

Flavoring

4-methyl-2-phenyl-2-pentenal is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in food products. It is not approved as a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) substance by the FDA, though it has not been associated with reported adverse events or recalls.

CAS 26643-91-4View
Unknown

4-methyl-3-penten-2-one

Flavoring

4-methyl-3-penten-2-one is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is not approved as a food additive by the FDA but may be used in limited applications under specific regulatory frameworks.

CAS 141-79-7View
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4-methyl-3-thiazoline

Flavoring

4-methyl-3-thiazoline (CAS 52558-99-3) is a sulfur-containing heterocyclic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts savory, meaty, and umami-like flavors and is employed in seasoning blends, processed meats, soups, and other savory food applications.

CAS 52558-99-3View
Safe

4-methyl-4-penten-2-one

Flavoring

4-methyl-4-penten-2-one is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts characteristic fruity and herbal notes to beverages, confections, and other processed foods.

CAS 3744-02-3View
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4-methyl-5-thiazoleethanol

Flavoring

4-methyl-5-thiazoleethanol (CAS 137-00-8) is a synthetic flavoring compound containing a thiazole ring structure. It is used in food manufacturing to provide savory, meaty, and umami flavor notes in various processed foods and beverages.

CAS 137-00-8View
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4-methyl-5-thiazoleethanol Acetate

Flavoring

4-methyl-5-thiazoleethanol acetate (CAS 656-53-1) is a synthetic flavoring compound containing a thiazole ring structure. It is used in food manufacturing to provide savory and meaty flavor notes in various processed food products.

CAS 656-53-1View
Safe

4-methyl-5-vinylthiazole

Flavoring

4-methyl-5-vinylthiazole is a synthetic flavoring compound that belongs to the thiazole family of organic compounds. It is used in food manufacturing to impart savory, meaty, and roasted flavor notes to various processed food products.

CAS 1759-28-0View
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4-methyl-cis-2-pentene

Flavoring

4-methyl-cis-2-pentene is a volatile organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. This synthetic flavor ingredient is employed to impart specific aromatic characteristics to various food and beverage formulations.

CAS 691-38-3View
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4-methylbenzaldehyde Propyleneglycol Acetal

Flavoring

4-methylbenzaldehyde Propyleneglycol Acetal is a synthetic flavoring agent created by combining 4-methylbenzaldehyde with propylene glycol. It is used in small quantities to impart aromatic flavor notes in various food and beverage products.

CAS 58244-29-4View
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4-methylbenzyl Alcohol

Flavoring

4-methylbenzyl alcohol (CAS 589-18-4) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes aromatic and sensory characteristics to beverages, confections, and other processed foods.

CAS 589-18-4View
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4-methylbiphenyl

Flavoring

4-Methylbiphenyl 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 limited use in the global food industry.

CAS 644-08-6View
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4-methylcyclohexanone

Flavoring

4-methylcyclohexanone 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, though no adverse events or recalls have been associated with its use.

CAS 589-92-4View
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4-methylnonanoic Acid

Flavoring

4-methylnonanoic acid (CAS 45019-28-1) is a branched-chain fatty acid used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes fruity and fatty notes to various processed foods and beverages.

CAS 45019-28-1View
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4-methyloctanoic Acid

Flavoring

4-methyloctanoic acid is a branched-chain fatty acid used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes a cheese-like, fatty aroma and is employed in various processed foods to enhance flavor profiles.

CAS 54947-74-9View
Unknown

4-methylpent-2-enoic Acid

Flavoring

4-methylpent-2-enoic acid is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is not currently approved as a GRAS substance by the FDA and has limited regulatory history in food applications.

CAS 10321-71-8View
Unknown

4-methylpentanoic Acid

Flavoring

4-methylpentanoic acid, also known as isocaproic acid, is a naturally occurring short-chain fatty acid used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a distinctive pungent, cheese-like aroma and is employed in very small quantities to enhance savory food flavors.

CAS 646-07-1View

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