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

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4-decenal

Flavoring

4-Decenal is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It belongs to the aldehyde class of flavor compounds and is employed to impart fatty, fruity, and fresh notes to various food and beverage formulations.

CAS 30390-50-2View
Unknown

4-decenoic Acid

Flavoring

4-Decenoic acid is a naturally occurring fatty acid used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes fruity and fatty flavor notes to various processed foods and beverages.

CAS 26303-90-2View
Unknown

4-decenyl Acetate, Cis-

Flavoring

4-decenyl acetate, cis- is a synthetic flavoring compound used to provide fruity and floral notes in food and beverage products. It is not currently approved as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA but has no reported adverse events or recalls associated with its use.

CAS 67452-27-1View
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4-ethyl-2,6-dimethoxyphenol

Flavoring

4-ethyl-2,6-dimethoxyphenol, also known as 4-ethylsyringol (FEMA No. 3679), is a chemical compound primarily used as a flavoring agent and adjuvant in food products. It contributes distinctive phenolic, smoky, spicy, or woody notes to a wide range of foods and beverages. This additive is recognized as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA).

CAS 14059-92-8View
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4-ethylbenzaldehyde

Flavoring

4-ethylbenzaldehyde (CAS 4748-78-1) is a synthetic organic compound primarily used in food as a flavoring agent or adjuvant. While not formally affirmed as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA, it holds GRAS status from the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA GRAS #3704). It imparts specific aromatic notes to various food products.

CAS 4748-78-1View
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4-ethylguaiacol

Flavoring

4-ethylguaiacol is a synthetic flavoring agent and flavor enhancer used in the food industry to impart or enhance smoky, spicy, or phenolic notes. It is also naturally present in various fermented and aged foods and beverages, such as coffee, wine, and whiskey, contributing to their complex flavor profiles. This additive is approved for use as a synthetic flavoring substance in the United States.

CAS 2785-89-9View
Unknown

4-ethyloctanoic Acid

Flavoring

4-ethyloctanoic acid is a naturally occurring fatty acid 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 not been associated with adverse events or recalls.

CAS 16493-80-4View
Unknown

4-formyl-2-methoxyphenyl 2-hydroxypropanoate

Flavoring

4-formyl-2-methoxyphenyl 2-hydroxypropanoate is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart specific aromatic characteristics to food and beverage products. This complex organic molecule functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in the food industry.

CAS 930587-76-1View
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4-heptanone

Flavoring

4-heptanone is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity and nutty flavor characteristics and is employed in various processed foods and beverages.

CAS 123-19-3View
Unknown

4-heptenal Diethyl Acetal

Flavoring

4-heptenal Diethyl 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 977044-50-0View
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4-hexen-1-ol

Flavoring

4-hexen-1-ol is a volatile organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is a naturally occurring alcohol found in various plants and is employed to provide fruity, floral, or herbal flavor notes to beverages, baked goods, and other food items.

CAS 6126-50-7View
Unknown

4-hexene-3-one

Flavoring

4-hexene-3-one is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity and herbal flavor notes and is employed in small quantities to enhance the taste profile of various food and beverage applications.

CAS 2497-21-4View
Unknown

4-hydroxy-2,3-dimethyl-2,4-nonadienoic Acid Gamma Lactone

Flavoring

4-hydroxy-2,3-dimethyl-2,4-nonadienoic acid gamma lactone is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and coconut notes in food products. It is not currently approved as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA but has no documented adverse events or recalls associated with its use.

CAS 774-64-1View
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4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-3(2h)-furanone

Flavoring

4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-3(2h)-furanone is a synthetic flavoring compound that mimics strawberry and other fruity notes. It is used in very small quantities in food and beverage products to enhance or create fruit flavors.

CAS 3658-77-3View
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4-hydroxy-2-butenoic Acid Gamma-lactone

Flavoring

4-hydroxy-2-butenoic acid gamma-lactone, also known as gamma-butyrolactone or GBL, is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts buttery, creamy, and caramel-like flavor notes to various foods and beverages.

CAS 497-23-4View
Unknown

4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxybenzaldehyde

Flavoring

4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxybenzaldehyde, commonly known as syringaldehyde, is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It occurs naturally in some plants and is employed to impart vanilla-like and woody aromatic notes to foods and beverages.

CAS 134-96-3View
Unknown

4-hydroxy-3-methyloctanoic Acid Lactone

Flavoring

4-hydroxy-3-methyloctanoic acid lactone is a naturally-occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a coconut, creamy, or buttery flavor profile and is employed in small quantities to enhance taste in various processed foods.

CAS 39212-23-2View
Unknown

4-hydroxy-3-pentenoic Acid Lactone

Flavoring

4-hydroxy-3-pentenoic acid lactone (also known as mevalonolactone) is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is not currently approved as a GRAS substance by the FDA, though it has not been associated with adverse events or recalls in the United States.

CAS 591-12-8View
Unknown

4-hydroxy-4-(3-hydroxy-1-butenyl)-3,5,5-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one

Flavoring

4-hydroxy-4-(3-hydroxy-1-butenyl)-3,5,5-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one (CAS 23526-45-6) is a synthetic organic flavoring compound used to impart specific taste and aroma characteristics to food products. This ingredient functions as a flavoring agent in the food industry.

CAS 23526-45-6View
Unknown

4-hydroxy-4-methyl-5-hexenoic Acid Gamma Lactone

Flavoring

4-hydroxy-4-methyl-5-hexenoic acid gamma lactone is a naturally-derived flavoring compound used to impart fruity, creamy, and coconut-like notes in food and beverage products. It functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in processed foods.

CAS 1073-11-6View
Unknown

4-hydroxy-4-methyl-7-cis-decanoic Acid Gamma Lactone

Flavoring

4-hydroxy-4-methyl-7-cis-decanoic acid gamma lactone is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart coconut and creamy notes to food products. It belongs to the lactone class of flavor chemicals and is employed in small quantities in various processed foods and beverages.

CAS 70851-61-5View
Unknown

4-hydroxy-5-methyl-3(2h)-furanone

Flavoring

4-hydroxy-5-methyl-3(2h)-furanone is a naturally-derived organic compound used as a flavoring agent to provide fruity, strawberry-like notes in food and beverages. It enhances taste profiles in various processed foods and is structurally similar to compounds found in fruits.

CAS 19322-27-1View
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4-hydroxyacetophenone

Flavoring

4-hydroxyacetophenone is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a subtle, sweet aromatic character and is employed in small quantities to enhance flavor profiles in various food applications.

CAS 99-93-4View
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4-hydroxybenzaldehyde

Flavoring

4-hydroxybenzaldehyde is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is a naturally occurring aromatic aldehyde that imparts vanilla-like and almond-like sensory notes to food and beverage formulations.

CAS 123-08-0View

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