Food Additive Database
2,391 FDA-listed substances — safety ratings, regulatory status, adverse event data.
2,3-epoxyheptanal
Flavoring2,3-epoxyheptanal is a synthetic flavoring agent not approved by the FDA as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS). It functions as a flavor compound in food manufacturing, though its use in the United States is limited due to its regulatory status.
2,3-epoxyoctanal
Flavoring2,3-epoxyoctanal is a synthetic flavoring compound used to create fruity and fresh notes in food products. It functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant but has not been granted GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status by the FDA.
2,3-heptanedione
Flavoring2,3-heptanedione is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts butter, cream, and fruity notes and is employed in small quantities to enhance flavor profiles in various processed foods.
2,3-hexanedione
Flavoring2,3-hexanedione is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts buttery, creamy, and nutty flavor notes and is utilized in various processed foods and beverages to enhance taste profiles.
2,3-octanedione
Flavoring2,3-octanedione is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts buttery, creamy, and slightly fruity notes and is employed in various processed foods to enhance flavor profiles.
2,3-pentanedione
Flavoring2,3-pentanedione is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products to impart buttery, creamy, and meat-like notes. It is not currently approved by the FDA as a Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) substance but has been used in limited food applications.
2,4-difurfurylfuran
Flavoring2,4-difurfurylfuran is a synthetic flavoring compound derived from furan chemistry, used to impart complex, roasted, and caramel-like flavor notes in food products. It functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in various processed foods.
2,4-dihydroxybenzoic Acid
Flavoring2,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid (also known as β-resorcylic acid) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent or flavor adjuvant in food products. It is not approved as a food additive by the FDA and has limited commercial use in food applications.
2,4-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane
Flavoring2,4-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It belongs to a class of synthetic flavor compounds designed to enhance or modify the taste profile of processed foods.
2,4-dimethyl-3-oxazoline
Flavoring2,4-dimethyl-3-oxazoline (CAS 77311-02-5) is a synthetic flavoring agent or adjuvant used in food to impart or enhance specific taste and aroma notes, often in very low concentrations. While it is not FDA GRAS and lacks comprehensive public safety studies, official FDA records report zero adverse events or recalls for this additive.
2,4-dimethyl-4-nonanol
Flavoring2,4-dimethyl-4-nonanol is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and woody notes in food products. It functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in the food industry, with no reported adverse events or recalls in FDA records.
2,4-dimethyl-5-acetylthiazole
Flavoring2,4-dimethyl-5-acetylthiazole is a synthetic flavoring agent widely used in the food industry to impart desirable roasted, nutty, popcorn-like, and savory notes. This heterocyclic compound contributes to the characteristic aromas of many processed foods. While it does not hold official FDA GRAS status, it is recognized as safe by the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA GRAS No. 3288) and has been evaluated by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), which found no safety concerns at estimated intake levels.
2,4-dimethyl-5-vinylthiazole
Flavoring2,4-dimethyl-5-vinylthiazole is a synthetic flavoring compound used to create savory, meaty, and roasted flavor notes in food products. It is not approved as a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) substance by the FDA and has limited regulatory approval outside specialized applications.
2,4-dimethylacetophenone
Flavoring2,4-dimethylacetophenone is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes aromatic and flavor characteristics to various food and beverage applications, functioning as a flavoring adjuvant in the food industry.
2,4-dimethylanisole
Flavoring2,4-dimethylanisole is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts aromatic, anise-like sensory characteristics and is utilized in small quantities to enhance flavor profiles in various food applications.
2,4-dimethylbenzaldehyde
Flavoring2,4-dimethylbenzaldehyde is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is a synthetic aromatic aldehyde that imparts almond and woody flavor notes to beverages, confections, and other food applications.
2,4-dimethylpyridine
Flavoring2,4-dimethylpyridine is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes aromatic and taste characteristics to various food applications, though its use is limited and not formally approved as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
2,4-heptadienal
Flavoring2,4-heptadienal is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products to provide fruity and fatty notes. It is not currently approved as a food additive by the FDA under GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status, though it has no recorded adverse events or recalls.
2,4-hexadien-1-ol
Flavoring2,4-hexadien-1-ol is an unsaturated alcohol 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).
2,4-hexadienyl Acetate
Flavoring2,4-hexadienyl acetate is a synthetic flavoring compound (CAS 1516-17-2) used to impart fruity and vegetable-like sensory properties to processed foods. It functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in various food products where it contributes to desired taste and aroma profiles.
2,4-hexadienyl Butyrate
Flavoring2,4-hexadienyl butyrate (CAS 16930-93-1) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It belongs to the class of synthetic flavor compounds designed to impart fruity, buttery, or other desirable taste characteristics to foods and beverages.
2,4-hexadienyl Isobutyrate
Flavoring2,4-hexadienyl isobutyrate is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and floral notes in food products. It is not approved as a food additive by the FDA and is classified for use only in non-food applications or research purposes.
2,4-hexadienyl Propionate
Flavoring2,4-hexadienyl Propionate (CAS 16491-25-1) 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.
2,4-nonadien-1-ol
Flavoring2,4-Nonadien-1-ol is a naturally-derived flavoring compound used to create fruity and floral taste profiles in food and beverages. This unsaturated alcohol is employed in small quantities as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in processed foods.
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