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Food Additive Database

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

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4-methylpentyl Isovalerate

Flavoring

4-methylpentyl isovalerate is an organic ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity and apple-like sensory characteristics and is primarily employed in beverage and confectionery applications to enhance taste profiles.

CAS 850309-45-4View
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4-methylthiazole

Flavoring

4-methylthiazole is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes savory, meaty, and roasted flavor notes and is commonly employed in processed foods, seasonings, and flavor formulations.

CAS 693-95-8View
Safe

4-octen-3-one

Flavoring

4-octen-3-one (CAS 14129-48-7) is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity and mushroom-like sensory notes and is employed in small quantities to enhance food flavor profiles.

CAS 14129-48-7View
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4-pentenal

Flavoring

4-Pentenal is a volatile organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is not currently approved as GRAS by the FDA and has limited regulatory authorization in most jurisdictions.

CAS 2100-17-6View
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4-pentenoic Acid

Flavoring

4-pentenoic acid is a naturally occurring unsaturated fatty acid used as a flavoring agent in food products. It functions as a flavor enhancer and adjuvant to impart fruity and fatty notes to various food formulations.

CAS 591-80-0View
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4-pentenyl Acetate

Flavoring

4-pentenyl acetate is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity, floral notes in food and beverage products. It is not approved as a GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) substance by the FDA but has generated no adverse event reports or product recalls.

CAS 1576-85-8View
Unknown

4-pentenyl Isothiocyanate

Flavoring

4-pentenyl isothiocyanate is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is derived from naturally occurring isothiocyanate compounds found in cruciferous vegetables and is utilized to impart pungent, spicy notes characteristic of certain plant-based flavors.

CAS 18060-79-2View
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4-phenyl-2-butanol

Flavoring

4-phenyl-2-butanol (CAS 2344-70-9) 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 no adverse events or recalls have been associated with its use.

CAS 2344-70-9View
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4-phenyl-2-butyl Acetate

Flavoring

4-phenyl-2-butyl acetate (CAS 10415-88-0) is a synthetic organic compound 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 no reported adverse events or recalls associated with its use.

CAS 10415-88-0View
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4-phenyl-3-buten-2-ol

Flavoring

4-Phenyl-3-buten-2-ol is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in the food industry. It is employed to impart specific aromatic and taste characteristics to food and beverage products.

CAS 17488-65-2View
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4-phenyl-3-buten-2-one

Flavoring

4-phenyl-3-buten-2-one is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts aromatic, fruity notes and is employed in small quantities to enhance flavor profiles in various food applications.

CAS 122-57-6View
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4-propyl-2,6-dimethoxyphenol

Flavoring

4-propyl-2,6-dimethoxyphenol (CAS 6766-82-1) is a synthetic flavoring agent belonging to the phenolic compound family. It is used in the food industry as a flavoring agent or adjuvant to enhance taste profiles in various food products.

CAS 6766-82-1View
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4-thujanol

Flavoring

4-thujanol is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is a terpene alcohol derived from plant sources, primarily used to impart herbal and spicy flavor notes to beverages, confections, and other food items.

CAS 546-79-2View
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5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinoxaline

Flavoring

5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinoxaline (CAS 34413-35-9) is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. This heterocyclic amine derivative is employed to create or enhance specific flavor profiles in processed foods.

CAS 34413-35-9View
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5,7-dihydro-2-methylthieno(3,4-d)pyrimidine

Flavoring

5,7-dihydro-2-methylthieno(3,4-d)pyrimidine is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It belongs to a class of heterocyclic compounds designed to provide specific taste or aroma characteristics in processed foods.

CAS 36267-71-7View
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5,7-dihydroxy-2-(3-hydroxy-4-methxy-phenyl)-chroman-4-one

Flavoring

5,7-dihydroxy-2-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxy-phenyl)-chroman-4-one is a naturally occurring flavonoid compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is a polyphenolic compound derived from plant sources, primarily used to impart or enhance flavor profiles in various food and beverage applications.

CAS 520-33-2View
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5-(methylthio)pentyl Isothiocyanate

Flavoring

5-(methylthio)pentyl Isothiocyanate is an organosulfur compound used as a flavoring agent to impart savory, pungent notes reminiscent of cruciferous vegetables. It is not approved as a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) substance by the FDA but has no reported adverse events or recalls in regulatory databases.

CAS 4430-42-6View
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5-acetyl-2,3-dihydro-1,4-thiazine

Flavoring

5-acetyl-2,3-dihydro-1,4-thiazine is a synthetic flavoring compound that belongs to the thiazine chemical family. It is used in food products to provide or enhance flavor characteristics, though it remains relatively uncommon in commercial food applications.

CAS 164524-93-0View
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5-decenoic Acid

Flavoring

5-Decenoic acid is a naturally occurring fatty acid used as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in food products. It is not currently approved as a food additive by the FDA under GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status, though it has not been associated with reported adverse events or recalls.

CAS 85392-03-6View
Safe

5-ethyl-2,3-dimethylpyrazine

Flavoring

5-ethyl-2,3-dimethylpyrazine is an organic compound belonging to the pyrazine family, primarily used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is valued for its distinctive aroma, which often contributes roasted, nutty, or savory notes to various foods and beverages. While not specifically affirmed as GRAS by the U.S. FDA, it has been evaluated by international bodies and is approved for use as a flavoring in the European Union.

CAS 15707-34-3View
Safe

5-ethyl-2-hydroxy-3-methylcyclopent-2-en-1-one

Flavoring

5-ethyl-2-hydroxy-3-methylcyclopent-2-en-1-one is a synthetic chemical compound primarily used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is recognized for contributing sweet, nutty, caramel, and roasted flavor notes. This additive has been evaluated by expert panels for safety and is widely used in the food industry.

CAS 53263-58-4View
Unknown

5-ethyl-2-methylpyridine

Flavoring

5-ethyl-2-methylpyridine is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes aromatic and taste characteristics to enhance food flavor profiles, though it is not currently approved as a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) substance by the FDA.

CAS 104-90-5View
Unknown

5-ethyl-2-methylthiazole

Flavoring

5-ethyl-2-methylthiazole is an organic sulfur-containing compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It belongs to the thiazole family of flavor compounds and is primarily employed to impart savory, meaty, and roasted notes to processed foods.

CAS 19961-52-5View
Safe

5-ethyl-3-hydroxy-4-methyl-2(5h)-furanone

Flavoring

5-ethyl-3-hydroxy-4-methyl-2(5h)-furanone is a furanone derivative primarily used as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in food products. It naturally occurs in various foods, contributing sweet, caramel, and fenugreek-like notes. Recognized for its aromatic properties, it helps impart desirable flavor profiles in a range of consumer goods.

CAS 698-10-2View

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