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

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4-methyl-5-vinylthiazole

Flavoring

4-methyl-5-vinylthiazole is a synthetic flavoring compound that belongs to the thiazole family of organic compounds. It is used in food manufacturing to impart savory, meaty, and roasted flavor notes to various processed food products.

CAS 1759-28-0View
Unknown

4-methyl-cis-2-pentene

Flavoring

4-methyl-cis-2-pentene is a volatile organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. This synthetic flavor ingredient is employed to impart specific aromatic characteristics to various food and beverage formulations.

CAS 691-38-3View
Unknown

4-methylbenzaldehyde Propyleneglycol Acetal

Flavoring

4-methylbenzaldehyde Propyleneglycol Acetal is a synthetic flavoring agent created by combining 4-methylbenzaldehyde with propylene glycol. It is used in small quantities to impart aromatic flavor notes in various food and beverage products.

CAS 58244-29-4View
Unknown

4-methylbenzyl Alcohol

Flavoring

4-methylbenzyl alcohol (CAS 589-18-4) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes aromatic and sensory characteristics to beverages, confections, and other processed foods.

CAS 589-18-4View
Unknown

4-methylbiphenyl

Flavoring

4-Methylbiphenyl 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 limited use in the global food industry.

CAS 644-08-6View
Unknown

4-methylcyclohexanone

Flavoring

4-methylcyclohexanone 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, though no adverse events or recalls have been associated with its use.

CAS 589-92-4View
Safe

4-methylnonanoic Acid

Flavoring

4-methylnonanoic acid (CAS 45019-28-1) is a branched-chain fatty acid used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes fruity and fatty notes to various processed foods and beverages.

CAS 45019-28-1View
Unknown

4-methyloctanoic Acid

Flavoring

4-methyloctanoic acid is a branched-chain fatty acid used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes a cheese-like, fatty aroma and is employed in various processed foods to enhance flavor profiles.

CAS 54947-74-9View
Unknown

4-methylpent-2-enoic Acid

Flavoring

4-methylpent-2-enoic acid is an 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 history in food applications.

CAS 10321-71-8View
Unknown

4-methylpentanoic Acid

Flavoring

4-methylpentanoic acid, also known as isocaproic acid, is a naturally occurring short-chain fatty acid used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a distinctive pungent, cheese-like aroma and is employed in very small quantities to enhance savory food flavors.

CAS 646-07-1View
Unknown

4-methylpentyl Isovalerate

Flavoring

4-methylpentyl isovalerate is an organic ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity and apple-like sensory characteristics and is primarily employed in beverage and confectionery applications to enhance taste profiles.

CAS 850309-45-4View
Unknown

4-methylthiazole

Flavoring

4-methylthiazole is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes savory, meaty, and roasted flavor notes and is commonly employed in processed foods, seasonings, and flavor formulations.

CAS 693-95-8View
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4-octen-3-one

Flavoring

4-octen-3-one (CAS 14129-48-7) is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts fruity and mushroom-like sensory notes and is employed in small quantities to enhance food flavor profiles.

CAS 14129-48-7View
Unknown

4-pentenal

Flavoring

4-Pentenal is a volatile organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is not currently approved as GRAS by the FDA and has limited regulatory authorization in most jurisdictions.

CAS 2100-17-6View
Unknown

4-pentenoic Acid

Flavoring

4-pentenoic acid is a naturally occurring unsaturated fatty acid used as a flavoring agent in food products. It functions as a flavor enhancer and adjuvant to impart fruity and fatty notes to various food formulations.

CAS 591-80-0View
Unknown

4-pentenyl Acetate

Flavoring

4-pentenyl acetate is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity, floral notes in food and beverage products. It is not approved as a GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) substance by the FDA but has generated no adverse event reports or product recalls.

CAS 1576-85-8View
Unknown

4-pentenyl Isothiocyanate

Flavoring

4-pentenyl isothiocyanate is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is derived from naturally occurring isothiocyanate compounds found in cruciferous vegetables and is utilized to impart pungent, spicy notes characteristic of certain plant-based flavors.

CAS 18060-79-2View
Unknown

4-phenyl-2-butanol

Flavoring

4-phenyl-2-butanol (CAS 2344-70-9) 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 no adverse events or recalls have been associated with its use.

CAS 2344-70-9View
Unknown

4-phenyl-2-butyl Acetate

Flavoring

4-phenyl-2-butyl acetate (CAS 10415-88-0) is a synthetic 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 10415-88-0View
Unknown

4-phenyl-3-buten-2-ol

Flavoring

4-Phenyl-3-buten-2-ol is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in the food industry. It is employed to impart specific aromatic and taste characteristics to food and beverage products.

CAS 17488-65-2View
Unknown

4-phenyl-3-buten-2-one

Flavoring

4-phenyl-3-buten-2-one is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts aromatic, fruity notes and is employed in small quantities to enhance flavor profiles in various food applications.

CAS 122-57-6View
Unknown

4-propenyl-2,6-dimethoxyphenol

Other

4-propenyl-2,6-dimethoxyphenol is a synthetic organic compound with a phenolic structure containing methoxy and propenyl functional groups. Its specific function in food applications remains unknown, and it is not widely documented in commercial food production.

CAS 6635-22-9View
Unknown

4-propyl-2,6-dimethoxyphenol

Flavoring

4-propyl-2,6-dimethoxyphenol (CAS 6766-82-1) is a synthetic flavoring agent belonging to the phenolic compound family. It is used in the food industry as a flavoring agent or adjuvant to enhance taste profiles in various food products.

CAS 6766-82-1View
Unknown

4-thujanol

Flavoring

4-thujanol is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is a terpene alcohol derived from plant sources, primarily used to impart herbal and spicy flavor notes to beverages, confections, and other food items.

CAS 546-79-2View

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