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

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5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinoxaline

Flavoring

5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinoxaline (CAS 34413-35-9) is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. This heterocyclic amine derivative is employed to create or enhance specific flavor profiles in processed foods.

CAS 34413-35-9View
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5,7-dihydro-2-methylthieno(3,4-d)pyrimidine

Flavoring

5,7-dihydro-2-methylthieno(3,4-d)pyrimidine is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It belongs to a class of heterocyclic compounds designed to provide specific taste or aroma characteristics in processed foods.

CAS 36267-71-7View
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5,7-dihydroxy-2-(3-hydroxy-4-methxy-phenyl)-chroman-4-one

Flavoring

5,7-dihydroxy-2-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxy-phenyl)-chroman-4-one is a naturally occurring flavonoid compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is a polyphenolic compound derived from plant sources, primarily used to impart or enhance flavor profiles in various food and beverage applications.

CAS 520-33-2View
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5-(methylthio)pentyl Isothiocyanate

Flavoring

5-(methylthio)pentyl Isothiocyanate is an organosulfur compound used as a flavoring agent to impart savory, pungent notes reminiscent of cruciferous vegetables. It is not approved as a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) substance by the FDA but has no reported adverse events or recalls in regulatory databases.

CAS 4430-42-6View
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5-acetyl-2,3-dihydro-1,4-thiazine

Flavoring

5-acetyl-2,3-dihydro-1,4-thiazine is a synthetic flavoring compound that belongs to the thiazine chemical family. It is used in food products to provide or enhance flavor characteristics, though it remains relatively uncommon in commercial food applications.

CAS 164524-93-0View
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5-decenoic Acid

Flavoring

5-Decenoic acid is a naturally occurring fatty acid used as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in food products. It is not currently approved as a food additive by the FDA under GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status, though it has not been associated with reported adverse events or recalls.

CAS 85392-03-6View
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5-ethyl-2,3-dimethylpyrazine

Flavoring

5-ethyl-2,3-dimethylpyrazine is an organic compound belonging to the pyrazine family, primarily used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is valued for its distinctive aroma, which often contributes roasted, nutty, or savory notes to various foods and beverages. While not specifically affirmed as GRAS by the U.S. FDA, it has been evaluated by international bodies and is approved for use as a flavoring in the European Union.

CAS 15707-34-3View
Safe

5-ethyl-2-hydroxy-3-methylcyclopent-2-en-1-one

Flavoring

5-ethyl-2-hydroxy-3-methylcyclopent-2-en-1-one is a synthetic chemical compound primarily used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is recognized for contributing sweet, nutty, caramel, and roasted flavor notes. This additive has been evaluated by expert panels for safety and is widely used in the food industry.

CAS 53263-58-4View
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5-ethyl-2-methylpyridine

Flavoring

5-ethyl-2-methylpyridine is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes aromatic and taste characteristics to enhance food flavor profiles, though it is not currently approved as a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) substance by the FDA.

CAS 104-90-5View
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5-ethyl-2-methylthiazole

Flavoring

5-ethyl-2-methylthiazole is an organic sulfur-containing compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It belongs to the thiazole family of flavor compounds and is primarily employed to impart savory, meaty, and roasted notes to processed foods.

CAS 19961-52-5View
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5-ethyl-3-hydroxy-4-methyl-2(5h)-furanone

Flavoring

5-ethyl-3-hydroxy-4-methyl-2(5h)-furanone is a furanone derivative primarily used as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in food products. It naturally occurs in various foods, contributing sweet, caramel, and fenugreek-like notes. Recognized for its aromatic properties, it helps impart desirable flavor profiles in a range of consumer goods.

CAS 698-10-2View
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5-hexenol

Flavoring

5-hexenol is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes fruity and floral notes to beverages, confections, and processed foods, though it is not currently approved as a GRAS substance by the FDA.

CAS 821-41-0View
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5-hexenyl Isothiocyanate

Flavoring

5-hexenyl isothiocyanate is a naturally-derived flavoring compound belonging to the isothiocyanate family, which includes compounds found in cruciferous vegetables. It is used as a flavoring agent to impart pungent, spicy, or mustard-like taste characteristics to food products.

CAS 49776-81-0View
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5-hydroxy-2,4-decadienoic Acid Delta-lactone

Flavoring

5-hydroxy-2,4-decadienoic acid delta-lactone is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart creamy, buttery, and dairy-like taste notes in food products. This lactone is employed in small quantities as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in various processed foods.

CAS 27593-23-3View
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5-hydroxy-2-decenoic Acid Delta-lactone

Flavoring

5-hydroxy-2-decenoic acid delta-lactone is a naturally-derived organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is not approved as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA but has no reported adverse events or product recalls associated with its use.

CAS 51154-96-2View
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5-hydroxy-2-dodecenoic Acid Lactone

Flavoring

5-hydroxy-2-dodecenoic acid lactone is a naturally-derived 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 16400-72-9View
Safe

5-hydroxy-4-methylhexanoic Acid Delta-lactone

Flavoring

5-hydroxy-4-methylhexanoic Acid Delta-lactone (also known as mapleine or maple lactone) is a naturally-derived flavoring compound that imparts maple and creamy notes to food products. It is used in small quantities as a flavoring agent in beverages, dairy products, and confectionery items.

CAS 10413-18-0View
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5-hydroxy-4-octanone

Flavoring

5-hydroxy-4-octanone (CAS 496-77-5) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It functions to impart or enhance flavor characteristics in various food and beverage applications.

CAS 496-77-5View
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5-hydroxy-7-decenoic Acid Delta-lactone

Flavoring

5-hydroxy-7-decenoic acid delta-lactone is a naturally-derived flavoring compound used to impart fruity, creamy, and coconut-like notes in food products. This lactone functions as a flavoring agent in various processed foods and beverages.

CAS 25524-95-2View
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5-hydroxy-8-undecenoic Acid Delta-lactone

Flavoring

5-hydroxy-8-undecenoic acid delta-lactone is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart creamy, fruity, and buttery notes in food products. This lactone derivative functions as a flavoring agent in various processed foods and beverages.

CAS 68959-28-4View
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5-hydroxyundecanoic Acid Lactone

Flavoring

5-hydroxyundecanoic acid lactone is a naturally-derived organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes fruity, creamy, and coconut-like sensory notes to various food and beverage applications.

CAS 710-04-3View
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5-isopropenyl-2-methyl-2-vinyltetrahydrofuran

Flavoring

5-isopropenyl-2-methyl-2-vinyltetrahydrofuran is a synthetic flavoring compound used to provide fruity and woody aromatic notes in food and beverage products. It functions as a flavoring agent to enhance taste and aroma profiles in processed foods.

CAS 13679-86-2View
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5-isopropyl-2,6-diethyl-2-methyltetrahydro-2h-pyran

Flavoring

5-isopropyl-2,6-diethyl-2-methyltetrahydro-2h-pyran is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart specific aromatic and taste characteristics to food products. This organic molecule belongs to the pyran chemical family and functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in processed foods.

CAS 1120363-98-5View
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5-methyl-2,3-hexanedione

Flavoring

5-methyl-2,3-hexanedione is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in food products. It contributes fruity, buttery, and caramel-like sensory notes to various processed foods and beverages.

CAS 13706-86-0View

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