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Food Additive Database

2,898 FDA-listed substances — safety ratings, regulatory status, adverse event data.

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2-methylpentanal

Flavoring

2-methylpentanal is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It provides fruity, malty, and almond-like aromatic notes and is employed in small quantities to enhance flavor profiles in beverages, baked goods, and other processed foods.

CAS 123-15-9View
Unknown

2-methylpiperidine

Flavoring

2-methylpiperidine is a synthetic 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 authorization in most jurisdictions.

CAS 109-05-7View
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2-methylpropyl-3-methylbutyrate

Flavoring

2-methylpropyl-3-methylbutyrate is a synthetic ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity and sweet taste characteristics and is employed in various beverages, confections, and processed foods to enhance flavor profiles.

CAS 589-59-3View
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2-methylpyrazine

Flavoring

2-methylpyrazine is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products to impart roasted, nutty, and savory notes. It occurs naturally in various foods and is used in very small quantities to enhance flavor profiles in processed foods and beverages.

CAS 109-08-0View
Unknown

2-methyltetrahydrofuran-3-one

Flavoring

2-methyltetrahydrofuran-3-one (CAS 3188-00-9) is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and caramel-like notes in food products. This organic chemical functions as a flavoring agent in various processed foods and beverages.

CAS 3188-00-9View
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2-methyltetrahydrothiophen-3-one

Flavoring

2-methyltetrahydrothiophen-3-one is a synthetic flavoring compound belonging to the thiophene family, used primarily as a flavor enhancer and flavoring agent in food products. It imparts savory, meaty, and sulfurous taste characteristics to processed foods.

CAS 13679-85-1View
Unknown

2-methylthioacetaldehyde

Flavoring

2-methylthioacetaldehyde is a synthetic flavoring agent used to impart savory and meaty notes to food products. It is not approved as a GRAS substance by the FDA and has limited regulatory presence in food applications.

CAS 23328-62-3View
Unknown

2-methylundecanal

Flavoring

2-methylundecanal 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 but may be used in certain applications under different regulatory frameworks.

CAS 110-41-8View
Unknown

2-methylvaleric Acid

Flavoring

2-methylvaleric acid is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a characteristic fruity, slightly pungent aroma and is employed in small quantities to enhance flavor profiles in various processed foods and beverages.

CAS 97-61-0View
Unknown

2-naphthalenthiol

Flavoring

2-naphthalenthiol is an organic sulfur-containing compound used as a flavor enhancer and flavoring agent in the food industry. It contributes to savory, meaty, and sulfurous flavor notes in processed foods and beverages.

CAS 91-60-1View
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2-nonanol

Flavoring

2-nonanol is a naturally-occurring nine-carbon alcohol used as a flavoring agent and adjuvant in food products. It imparts fruity, floral, and woody notes to beverages, baked goods, and confectionery items.

CAS 628-99-9View
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2-nonanone

Flavoring

2-nonanone (CAS 821-55-6) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is a naturally occurring ketone that contributes fruity and creamy flavor notes to various processed foods and beverages.

CAS 821-55-6View
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2-nonanone Propyleneglycol Acetal

Flavoring

2-nonanone Propyleneglycol Acetal is a synthetic flavoring compound created by combining nonanone (a naturally-occurring ketone) with propylene glycol. It is used in food products to provide fruity, floral, and woody flavor notes.

CAS 165191-91-3View
Unknown

2-nonenal

Flavoring

2-nonenal is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It belongs to the aldehyde family and is employed to impart desirable taste and aroma characteristics to various food and beverage formulations.

CAS 2463-53-8View
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2-nonenoic Acid Gamma-lactone

Flavoring

2-nonenoic Acid Gamma-lactone is a synthetic flavoring compound used to create coconut and creamy notes in food products. It functions as a flavoring agent in various processed foods and beverages.

CAS 21963-26-8View
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2-octanol

Flavoring

2-octanol is a naturally occurring eight-carbon alcohol used as a flavoring agent in food and beverage products. It imparts fruity and floral notes and is employed in small quantities to enhance overall flavor profiles in various food applications.

CAS 123-96-6View
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2-octanone

Flavoring

2-Octanone is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity and herbaceous notes and is derived from sources including natural fermentation and synthetic production.

CAS 111-13-7View
Unknown

2-octen-4-one

Flavoring

2-Octen-4-one (CAS 4643-27-0) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products to provide specific taste and aroma characteristics. It is not currently approved as a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) ingredient by the FDA, though it has not been associated with adverse events or product recalls.

CAS 4643-27-0View
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2-octenal

Flavoring

2-octenal is an unsaturated aldehyde used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is not approved as a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) substance by the FDA but has been used in flavor formulations with no reported adverse events or recalls.

CAS 2363-89-5View
Unknown

2-oxo-3-ethyl-4-butanolide

Flavoring

2-oxo-3-ethyl-4-butanolide is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart buttery, creamy, and caramel-like notes to food products. It belongs to the class of lactone-based flavor chemicals and is employed in very small quantities in various processed foods and beverages.

CAS 923291-29-6View
Unknown

2-oxo-3-phenylpropionic Acid

Flavoring

2-oxo-3-phenylpropionic acid is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts phenolic and fruity flavor notes and is employed in small quantities to enhance taste profiles in various food applications.

CAS 156-06-9View
Unknown

2-oxopentanedioic Acid

Flavoring

2-Oxopentanedioic acid (also known as alpha-ketoglutaric acid) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent and flavor adjuvant in food products. It functions to enhance or modify taste profiles in various food and beverage applications.

CAS 328-50-7View
Unknown

2-oxothiolane

Flavoring

2-Oxothiolane (CAS 1003-10-7) is a synthetic flavoring compound containing a five-membered sulfur-containing ring structure. It is used as a flavoring agent or flavor adjuvant in food products to provide savory, meaty, or roasted taste notes.

CAS 1003-10-7View
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2-pentadecanone

Flavoring

2-pentadecanone is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It belongs to the class of ketones and is employed to impart specific aromatic and taste characteristics to various food and beverage formulations.

CAS 2345-28-0View

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