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Food Additive Database

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

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4-(2-propenyl)phenyl-beta-d-glucopyranoside

Flavoring

4-(2-propenyl)phenyl-beta-d-glucopyranoside is a naturally-derived flavoring compound consisting of eugenol (a phenolic compound found in cloves and nutmeg) bonded to a glucose molecule. It functions as a flavoring agent and taste modifier in food products, providing spice-like and aromatic characteristics.

CAS 64703-98-6View
Unknown

4-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-2-butanone

Flavoring

4-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-2-butanone is a synthetic aromatic compound used as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in food products. It is not approved as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA and has limited regulatory authorization in most jurisdictions.

CAS 55418-52-5View
Safe

4-(methylthio)-2-butanone

Flavoring

4-(methylthio)-2-butanone is an organic sulfur-containing compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It provides a savory, meaty, or vegetable-like taste note and is employed in small quantities to enhance the sensory profile of processed foods.

CAS 34047-39-7View
Unknown

4-(methylthio)-2-oxobutanoic Acid

Flavoring

4-(methylthio)-2-oxobutanoic acid (CAS 583-92-6) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts savory, meaty, or umami-like taste characteristics and is employed in small quantities to enhance flavor profiles in various processed foods.

CAS 583-92-6View
Unknown

4-(methylthio)-2-pentanone

Flavoring

4-(methylthio)-2-pentanone is an organic sulfur-containing compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It provides savory, meaty, and roasted flavor notes to enhance the taste profile of various processed foods.

CAS 143764-28-7View
Safe

4-(methylthio)-4-methyl-2-pentanone

Flavoring

4-(methylthio)-4-methyl-2-pentanone is a synthetic flavoring compound that imparts savory, sulfurous, and meaty notes to food products. It is used in small quantities as a flavor enhancer in processed foods to create complex taste profiles.

CAS 23550-40-5View
Safe

4-(methylthio)butanal

Flavoring

4-(methylthio)butanal is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is a sulfur-containing aldehyde that imparts meat, savory, and umami-like flavors to processed foods and beverages.

CAS 42919-64-2View
Unknown

4-(methylthio)butanol

Flavoring

4-(methylthio)butanol is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It belongs to a class of sulfur-containing flavor compounds and is employed to impart savory, meaty, or umami-related taste characteristics to processed foods.

CAS 20582-85-8View
Unknown

4-(methylthio)butyl Isothiocyanate

Flavoring

4-(methylthio)butyl Isothiocyanate is an organic compound with a sulfur-containing structure that functions as a flavoring agent in food products. It is derived from or chemically similar to compounds found naturally in cruciferous vegetables like cabbage and broccoli, and is used to provide pungent, spicy flavor notes.

CAS 4430-36-8View
Unknown

4-(p-acetoxyphenyl)-2-butanone

Flavoring

4-(p-acetoxyphenyl)-2-butanone is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is not approved as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA and has limited use in commercial food applications.

CAS 3572-06-3View
Unknown

4-(p-hydroxyphenyl)-2-butanone

Flavoring

4-(p-hydroxyphenyl)-2-butanone is an organic compound 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).

CAS 5471-51-2View
Unknown

4-(p-methoxyphenyl)-2-butanone

Flavoring

4-(p-methoxyphenyl)-2-butanone is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is not approved as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA, though it has not been associated with reported adverse events or recalls.

CAS 104-20-1View
Unknown

4-(p-tolyl)-2-butanone

Flavoring

4-(p-tolyl)-2-butanone (CAS 7774-79-0) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is not currently recognized as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA and has limited regulatory approval for food use.

CAS 7774-79-0View
Unknown

4-acetoxy-2,5-dimethyl-3(2h)-furanone

Flavoring

4-acetoxy-2,5-dimethyl-3(2h)-furanone is a synthetic flavoring compound that imparts fruity, caramel-like taste notes to food products. It is used in small quantities in various processed foods and beverages to enhance flavor profiles.

CAS 4166-20-5View
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4-acetyl-2,5-dimethyl-3(2h)-furanone

Flavoring

4-acetyl-2,5-dimethyl-3(2h)-furanone is a synthetic flavoring compound that imparts fruity, caramel-like sensory characteristics to food products. It is used in limited applications within the flavor industry to enhance or create specific taste profiles in processed foods and beverages.

CAS 36871-78-0View
Unknown

4-acetyl-2-isopropenylpyridine

Flavoring

4-acetyl-2-isopropenylpyridine is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It belongs to the pyridine chemical class and is employed to provide or enhance specific taste and aroma characteristics in processed foods and beverages.

CAS 142896-12-6View
Unknown

4-acetyl-2-methylpyrimidine

Flavoring

4-acetyl-2-methylpyrimidine is a synthetic flavoring compound used to create savory, meaty, and roasted notes in processed foods. It is not approved as GRAS by the FDA and is rarely used in commercial food production.

CAS 67860-38-2View
Unknown

4-acetyl-6-tert-butyl-1,1-dimethylindane

Flavoring

4-acetyl-6-tert-butyl-1,1-dimethylindane (CAS 13171-00-1) is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. This aromatic chemical is employed to impart or enhance specific flavor notes in various food and beverage applications.

CAS 13171-00-1View
Unknown

4-allyl-2,6-dimethoxyphenol

Other

4-allyl-2,6-dimethoxyphenol is a synthetic aromatic compound with a chemical structure containing allyl and methoxy functional groups. Its function in food applications remains largely undocumented in scientific literature, and it is not currently approved by the FDA as a food additive.

CAS 6627-88-9View
Unknown

4-allylphenol

Flavoring

4-allylphenol is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is not approved as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA and has limited commercial use in food applications.

CAS 501-92-8View
Unknown

4-amino-5,6-dimethylthieno[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2(1h)-one

Flavoring

4-amino-5,6-dimethylthieno[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2(1h)-one is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart specific taste characteristics in food products. This thieno-pyrimidine derivative functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in the food industry.

CAS 121746-18-7View
Unknown

4-amino-5,6-dimethylthieno[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2(1h)-one Hydrochloride

Flavoring

4-amino-5,6-dimethylthieno[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2(1h)-one Hydrochloride is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent or flavor adjuvant in food products. This chemical functions to enhance or modify taste profiles in various food and beverage applications.

CAS 1033366-59-4View
Unknown

4-aminobutyric Acid

Flavoring

4-aminobutyric acid, commonly known as GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), is a naturally occurring amino acid used as a flavoring agent and flavor adjuvant in food products. It is not currently approved as a food additive by the FDA under GRAS status, though it has no reported adverse events or recalls.

CAS 56-12-2View
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4-carvomenthenol

Flavoring

4-carvomenthenol is a naturally-derived flavoring compound classified as a flavor enhancer and flavoring agent. It is used in small quantities in food and beverage products to provide or enhance minty and cooling sensory characteristics.

CAS 562-74-3View

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