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Food Additive Database

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

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5-methylhexyl Acetate

Flavoring

5-methylhexyl acetate is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and floral notes in processed foods and beverages. It functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant and is not currently on the FDA's GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) list.

CAS 72246-17-4View
Unknown

5-methylquinoxaline

Flavoring

5-methylquinoxaline is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It belongs to the quinoxaline chemical family and is employed to create or enhance aromatic characteristics in various food applications.

CAS 13708-12-8View
Safe

5-nonen-trans-2-one

Flavoring

5-nonen-trans-2-one (CAS 27039-84-5) is a naturally-occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes fruity and floral notes to beverages, baked goods, and confections.

CAS 27039-84-5View
Unknown

5-oxodecanoic Acid

Flavoring

5-oxodecanoic acid is an 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 624-01-1View
Unknown

5-oxododecanoic Acid

Flavoring

5-oxododecanoic acid is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart specific taste and aroma characteristics in food products. It functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant and is not currently approved as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA.

CAS 3637-16-9View
Unknown

5-oxooctanoic Acid

Flavoring

5-oxooctanoic acid (CAS 3637-14-7) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. This fatty acid derivative contributes to flavor profiles in various food applications where it is permitted.

CAS 3637-14-7View
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5-pentyl-3h-furan-2-one

Flavoring

5-pentyl-3h-furan-2-one is a synthetic flavoring compound that mimics natural fruit and caramel notes. It is used in small quantities in food and beverage products to enhance or create desired taste profiles.

CAS 51352-68-2View
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5-phenylpentanol

Flavoring

5-phenylpentanol is an 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 10521-91-2View
Unknown

5h-5-methyl-6,7-dihydrocyclopenta(b)pyrazine

Flavoring

5h-5-methyl-6,7-dihydrocyclopenta(b)pyrazine is a synthetic flavoring compound used to create roasted, nutty, and savory taste profiles in food products. It belongs to the pyrazine family of flavor chemicals commonly employed in processed foods.

CAS 23747-48-0View
Unknown

6,7-dihydro-2,3-dimethyl-5h-cyclopentapyrazine

Flavoring

6,7-dihydro-2,3-dimethyl-5h-cyclopentapyrazine is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart savory, nutty, and roasted notes to food products. It belongs to the pyrazine family of flavor chemicals commonly employed in the food industry.

CAS 38917-63-4View
Unknown

6-(methylthio)hexyl Isothiocyanate

Flavoring

6-(methylthio)hexyl Isothiocyanate (CAS 4430-39-1) is an organic compound classified as a flavoring agent that occurs naturally in cruciferous vegetables. It is used in food products to provide pungent, sulfurous flavor characteristics similar to those found in mustard and radish.

CAS 4430-39-1View
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6-[5(6)-decenoyloxy]decanoic Acid

Flavoring

6-[5(6)-decenoyloxy]decanoic Acid is a synthetic fatty acid derivative used as a flavoring agent in food products. This compound has not received FDA GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status and remains a minor additive with limited commercial application.

CAS 977187-83-9View
Unknown

6-acetoxydihydrotheaspirane

Flavoring

6-acetoxydihydrotheaspirane is a synthetic flavoring compound used to create tea and woody flavor notes in food and beverage products. It is not approved as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA but has not been associated with reported adverse events or product recalls.

CAS 72541-09-4View
Unknown

6-decenoic Acid

Flavoring

6-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 Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA, though no adverse events or recalls have been associated with its use.

CAS 85392-04-7View
Safe

6-hydroxy-3,7-dimethyloctanoic Acid Lactone

Flavoring

6-hydroxy-3,7-dimethyloctanoic acid lactone, commonly known as massoia lactone, is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a creamy, coconut-like flavor profile and is derived from or chemically synthesized to replicate compounds found in natural sources.

CAS 499-54-7View
Unknown

6-hydroxycarvone

Flavoring

6-hydroxycarvone (CAS 51200-86-3) is a naturally-derived organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It functions as a flavoring adjuvant to enhance or modify taste profiles in various food and beverage applications.

CAS 51200-86-3View
Unknown

6-hydroxydihydrotheaspirane

Flavoring

6-hydroxydihydrotheaspirane is a synthetic flavoring compound used to create tea and woody flavor profiles in food and beverages. It is not approved by the FDA as a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) substance but has no documented adverse events or recalls.

CAS 53398-90-6View
Unknown

6-methoxyquinoline

Flavoring

6-methoxyquinoline is an 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 not been associated with any reported adverse events or recalls.

CAS 5263-87-6View
Safe

6-methyl-3,5-heptadien-2-one

Flavoring

6-methyl-3,5-heptadien-2-one is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in food products. It contributes fruity, herbal, and spice-like notes to various food and beverage formulations.

CAS 1604-28-0View
Safe

6-methyl-3-hepten-2-one, Trans-

Flavoring

Trans-6-methyl-3-hepten-2-one is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and floral notes in food products. It belongs to the chemical family of ketones and is employed in small quantities to enhance the sensory profile of various processed foods and beverages.

CAS 20859-10-3View
Unknown

6-methyl-5-hepten-2-ol

Flavoring

6-methyl-5-hepten-2-ol is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in food products. It contributes fruity, floral, and herbal notes to beverages, confections, and processed foods.

CAS 1569-60-4View
Unknown

6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one

Flavoring

6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It functions as a flavor enhancer, contributing aromatic and taste properties to various food and beverage formulations.

CAS 110-93-0View
Unknown

6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one Propyleneglycol Acetal

Flavoring

6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one Propyleneglycol Acetal is a synthetic flavoring compound used to create fruity and herbal notes in food products. It functions as a flavor adjuvant to enhance or modify taste profiles in various processed foods and beverages.

CAS 68258-95-7View
Safe

6-methyl-5-hepten-2-yl Acetate

Flavoring

6-methyl-5-hepten-2-yl acetate is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It provides fruity and floral notes and is commonly employed to enhance the taste profile of processed foods.

CAS 19162-00-6View

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