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

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3-mercapto-3-methyl-1-butyl Acetate

Flavoring

3-mercapto-3-methyl-1-butyl acetate is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart cheese, butter, and sulfurous notes in food products. It functions as a flavoring agent to enhance or modify taste profiles in processed foods.

CAS 50746-09-3View
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3-mercapto-3-methylbutyl Formate

Flavoring

3-mercapto-3-methylbutyl formate is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and tropical taste notes in food and beverage products. It is not approved as a Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) substance by the FDA but has no reported adverse events or recalls.

CAS 50746-10-6View
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3-mercapto-3-methylbutyl Isovalerate

Flavoring

3-mercapto-3-methylbutyl isovalerate is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and sulfur-based aromatic notes in food products. It functions as a flavoring agent to enhance taste profiles in various beverages, confections, and processed foods.

CAS 612071-27-9View
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3-mercaptoheptyl Acetate

Flavoring

3-mercaptoheptyl Acetate is a synthetic flavoring compound classified as a flavoring agent or adjuvant. It is used in food products to provide or enhance specific taste and aroma characteristics, particularly in processed foods and beverages.

CAS 548774-80-7View
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3-mercaptohexanal

Flavoring

3-mercaptohexanal is a volatile organic compound used as a flavoring agent to impart savory, meaty, and sulfurous notes in food products. It is not approved as a food additive by the FDA but may be used in certain flavor formulations in some jurisdictions.

CAS 51755-72-7View
Safe

3-mercaptohexanol

Flavoring

3-mercaptohexanol is a volatile organic compound used as a flavoring agent to impart fruity and wine-like sensory characteristics to food and beverage products. It occurs naturally in some fruits and is synthesized for use in the flavor industry.

CAS 51755-83-0View
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3-mercaptohexyl Acetate

Flavoring

3-mercaptohexyl Acetate is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and wine-like aromatic notes in food and beverage products. It belongs to a class of sulfur-containing flavor chemicals that enhance taste and aroma profiles in various consumer foods.

CAS 136954-20-6View
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3-mercaptohexyl Butyrate

Flavoring

3-mercaptohexyl Butyrate is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and sulfurous notes in processed foods. It is not approved as a Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) substance by the FDA and has limited regulatory approval in most jurisdictions.

CAS 136954-21-7View
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3-mercaptohexyl Hexanoate

Flavoring

3-mercaptohexyl hexanoate is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and sulfur-based aromatic notes in food products. It belongs to the thioesters class of flavor molecules and is employed in very small quantities in processed foods and beverages.

CAS 136954-22-8View
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3-mercaptopropionic Acid

Flavoring

3-mercaptopropionic acid is an organic compound containing a thiol group that functions as a flavoring agent or flavor adjuvant in food products. It is used in minute quantities to enhance or modify flavors in various food applications.

CAS 107-96-0View
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3-methoxybenzoic Acid

Flavoring

3-methoxybenzoic acid 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 it has no reported adverse events or recalls associated with its use.

CAS 586-38-9View
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3-methyl-1,2,4-trithiane

Flavoring

3-methyl-1,2,4-trithiane is an organosulfur compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It belongs to a class of sulfur-containing flavor compounds that impart savory and meaty characteristics to foods.

CAS 43040-01-3View
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3-methyl-1-cyclopentadecanone

Flavoring

3-methyl-1-cyclopentadecanone (CAS 541-91-3) is a synthetic fragrance and flavoring compound used primarily to impart musky or woody notes in food products. This high molecular weight organic molecule is employed in very small quantities as a flavoring agent in the food industry.

CAS 541-91-3View
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3-methyl-1-pentanol

Flavoring

3-methyl-1-pentanol is an organic alcohol 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 589-35-5View
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3-methyl-2(3-methylbut-2-en-1-yl)furan

Flavoring

3-methyl-2(3-methylbut-2-en-1-yl)furan is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and woody taste notes in food and beverage products. It belongs to the furan family of organic compounds commonly employed in the flavor industry.

CAS 15186-51-3View
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3-methyl-2,4-nonanedione

Flavoring

3-methyl-2,4-nonanedione is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and buttery flavor notes in processed foods. It is not approved as a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) substance by the FDA, though it has no reported adverse events or recalls in the United States.

CAS 113486-29-6View
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3-methyl-2-butanethiol

Flavoring

3-methyl-2-butanethiol is a volatile sulfur-containing organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes savory, meaty, and roasted notes to processed foods and beverages.

CAS 2084-18-6View
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3-methyl-2-butanol

Flavoring

3-methyl-2-butanol is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is not currently granted GRAS status by the FDA, though it has no reported adverse events or recalls associated with its use.

CAS 598-75-4View
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3-methyl-2-buten-1-ol

Flavoring

3-methyl-2-buten-1-ol is a naturally occurring alcohol compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity and floral notes and is employed in small quantities to enhance the sensory profile of beverages, confections, and other processed foods.

CAS 556-82-1View
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3-methyl-2-butenal

Flavoring

3-methyl-2-butenal is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes fruity and floral notes to beverages, baked goods, and other processed foods.

CAS 107-86-8View
Safe

3-methyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one

Flavoring

3-methyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a woody, herbaceous note and is employed in various food and beverage applications where such flavor profiles are desired.

CAS 1193-18-6View
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3-methyl-2-oxobutanoic Acid

Flavoring

3-methyl-2-oxobutanoic acid (also known as alpha-ketoisovaleric acid) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes fruity, buttery, and sweet aromatic notes to various food and beverage formulations.

CAS 759-05-7View
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3-methyl-2-oxopentanoic Acid

Flavoring

3-methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid (CAS 1460-34-0) is an 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 1460-34-0View
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3-methyl-2-phenylbutyraldehyde

Flavoring

3-methyl-2-phenylbutyraldehyde (CAS 2439-44-3) is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts aromatic characteristics to beverages, confections, and other processed foods where a specific sensory profile is desired.

CAS 2439-44-3View

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