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Food Additive Database

3,972 FDA-listed substances — safety ratings, regulatory status, adverse event data.

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2,5-dimethylpyrazine

Flavoring

2,5-dimethylpyrazine is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a roasted, nutty, and earthy taste characteristic and is commonly found in coffee, chocolate, and grain-based foods.

CAS 123-32-0View
Unknown

2,5-dimethylpyrrole

Flavoring

2,5-dimethylpyrrole is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a characteristic aroma and taste profile to various food applications. The compound has not been formally approved by the FDA as GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe).

CAS 625-84-3View
Unknown

2,5-dimethylthiazole

Flavoring

2,5-dimethylthiazole is a sulfur-containing organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes savory, meaty, and roasted flavor notes to processed foods, beverages, and flavorings.

CAS 4175-66-0View
Unknown

2,5-dithiahexane

Other

2,5-dithiahexane (CAS 6628-18-8) is an organic compound containing sulfur atoms in its molecular structure. Its specific function in food applications remains poorly documented, and it is not approved as a food additive by the FDA.

CAS 6628-18-8View
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2,5-undecadienal

Flavoring

2,5-undecadienal is a synthetic flavoring compound that imparts savory, fatty, and meaty notes to processed foods. It is used in small quantities to enhance the flavor profile of various meat and savory food products.

CAS 91254-00-1View
Unknown

2,5-xylenol

Flavoring

2,5-xylenol is a synthetic aromatic compound used as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in food products. It belongs to the xylenol family of chemicals and is employed to provide or modify taste profiles in various processed foods.

CAS 95-87-4View
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2,6,10-trimethyl-2,6,10-pentadecatrien-14-one

Flavoring

2,6,10-trimethyl-2,6,10-pentadecatrien-14-one (CAS 762-29-8) is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It belongs to the class of volatile compounds designed to impart specific taste and aroma characteristics to foods and beverages.

CAS 762-29-8View
Unknown

2,6,6-trimethyl-1 And 2-cyclohexen-1-carboxaldehyde

Flavoring

2,6,6-trimethyl-1 and 2-cyclohexen-1-carboxaldehyde is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in food products. It belongs to the class of aromatic aldehydes commonly used to create complex flavor profiles in processed foods and beverages.

CAS 977045-71-8View
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2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-acetaldehyde

Flavoring

2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-acetaldehyde is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity and floral notes and is employed in various processed foods and beverages to enhance taste profiles.

CAS 472-66-2View
Unknown

2,6,6-trimethyl-2-hydroxycyclohexanone

Flavoring

2,6,6-trimethyl-2-hydroxycyclohexanone is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a woody, fruity aroma and is employed in small quantities to enhance flavor profiles in various processed foods and beverages.

CAS 7500-42-7View
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2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-2-ene-1,4-dione

Flavoring

2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-2-ene-1,4-dione (also known as ionone) is a synthetic flavoring compound used to create fruity, floral, and woody flavor notes in food products. This volatile organic compound is commonly used in beverages, confectionery, and other flavored foods to enhance or create specific taste profiles.

CAS 1125-21-9View
Unknown

2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexa-1,3-dienyl Methanal

Flavoring

2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexa-1,3-dienyl Methanal is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It belongs to a class of aroma chemicals designed to impart specific taste and smell characteristics to foods and beverages.

CAS 116-26-7View
Unknown

2,6-dimethoxyphenol

Flavoring

2,6-dimethoxyphenol 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 91-10-1View
Unknown

2,6-dimethyl-10-methylene-2,6,11-dodecatrienal

Flavoring

2,6-dimethyl-10-methylene-2,6,11-dodecatrienal is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It provides fruity and floral aromatic notes in small concentrations for beverage and food flavoring applications.

CAS 60066-88-8View
Unknown

2,6-dimethyl-3-((2-methyl-3-furyl)thio)-4-heptanone

Flavoring

2,6-dimethyl-3-((2-methyl-3-furyl)thio)-4-heptanone is a synthetic flavoring compound used to create savory, meaty, and sulfurous taste notes in food products. This complex organic molecule belongs to the class of sulfur-containing flavor compounds and is employed in small quantities to enhance or create specific flavor profiles in processed foods.

CAS 61295-51-0View
Unknown

2,6-dimethyl-4-heptanol

Flavoring

2,6-dimethyl-4-heptanol is an organic alcohol compound used as a flavoring agent 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 adverse events or recalls.

CAS 108-82-7View
Unknown

2,6-dimethyl-5-heptenal

Flavoring

2,6-dimethyl-5-heptenal is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a fresh, citrus-like aroma and is employed in small quantities to enhance the sensory profile of various food and beverage applications.

CAS 106-72-9View
Unknown

2,6-dimethyl-5-heptenal Propyleneglycol Acetal

Flavoring

2,6-dimethyl-5-heptenal Propyleneglycol Acetal is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and floral notes in food products. It functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in various processed foods and beverages.

CAS 74094-63-6View
Unknown

2,6-dimethyl-6-hepten-1-ol

Flavoring

2,6-dimethyl-6-hepten-1-ol is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is not approved as a GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) substance by the FDA and has no reported adverse events or recalls associated with its use.

CAS 40326-01-0View
Unknown

2,6-dimethyloctanal

Flavoring

2,6-dimethyloctanal is a synthetic flavoring compound used to create fruity and floral taste profiles in food and beverages. It is not approved as a Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) substance by the FDA but has no reported adverse events or recalls associated with its use.

CAS 7779-07-9View
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2,6-dimethylpyrazine

Flavoring

2,6-dimethylpyrazine is a pyrazine compound used as a flavoring agent in food products to impart nutty, roasted, and earthy notes. It occurs naturally in various foods and is synthetically produced for use in processed foods and beverages.

CAS 108-50-9View
Unknown

2,6-dimethylpyridine

Flavoring

2,6-dimethylpyridine is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a characteristic aromatic, slightly nutty or pyridine-like taste profile and is employed in very small quantities to enhance or modify food flavor.

CAS 108-48-5View
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2,6-dimethylthiophenol

Flavoring

2,6-dimethylthiophenol is a sulfur-containing organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts savory, meaty, and roasted flavor notes and is employed in small quantities to enhance the taste profile of various processed foods.

CAS 118-72-9View
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2,6-nonadien-1-ol

Flavoring

2,6-nonadien-1-ol is a naturally-occurring unsaturated alcohol used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes fruity and floral notes to beverages, confections, and other processed foods.

CAS 7786-44-9View

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