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Food Additive Database

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

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5-methyl-2-(methylthiomethyl)-2-hexenal

Flavoring

5-methyl-2-(methylthiomethyl)-2-hexenal is a synthetic flavoring compound containing sulfur-based chemical structures. It is used in the food industry to impart or enhance specific aromatic and taste characteristics in processed foods and beverages.

CAS 85407-25-6View
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5-methyl-2-hepten-4-one

Flavoring

5-methyl-2-hepten-4-one is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and herbaceous notes in food products. This organic ketone is employed in small quantities as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in various processed foods and beverages.

CAS 81925-81-7View
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5-methyl-2-phenyl-2-hexenal

Flavoring

5-methyl-2-phenyl-2-hexenal is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and floral notes in food and beverage products. It is not approved as GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) by the FDA but has generated no reported adverse events or recalls.

CAS 21834-92-4View
Safe

5-methyl-2-thiophenecarboxaldehyde

Flavoring

5-methyl-2-thiophenecarboxaldehyde is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It belongs to the thiophene chemical family and is employed to impart specific aromatic characteristics to beverages, confections, and other food items.

CAS 13679-70-4View
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5-methyl-3(2h)-furanone

Flavoring

5-methyl-3(2h)-furanone (also known as strawberry furanone) is a naturally-occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent to impart fruity, strawberry-like notes in food and beverages. It is not approved as a food additive by the FDA but is used in some food applications.

CAS 3511-32-8View
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5-methyl-3-hexen-2-one

Flavoring

5-methyl-3-hexen-2-one is a volatile organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes fruity and floral notes to beverages, confections, and other processed foods.

CAS 5166-53-0View
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5-methyl-5-hexen-2-one

Flavoring

5-methyl-5-hexen-2-one (CAS 3240-09-3) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is not currently approved as a GRAS substance by the FDA, though no adverse events or recalls have been reported.

CAS 3240-09-3View
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5-methylfurfural

Flavoring

5-methylfurfural is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent and flavor enhancer in food products. It imparts roasted, caramel-like notes and is produced through thermal processing of sugars and other carbohydrates.

CAS 620-02-0View
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5-methylfurfuryl Alcohol

Flavoring

5-methylfurfuryl alcohol (CAS 3857-25-8) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is not approved as a Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) substance by the FDA, though it has generated no reported adverse events or recalls in the United States.

CAS 3857-25-8View
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5-methylfurfurylmercaptan

Flavoring

5-methylfurfurylmercaptan (CAS 59303-05-8) is an organosulfur compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts savory, meaty, and roasted notes and is employed in small quantities to enhance the flavor profile of processed foods.

CAS 59303-05-8View
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5-methylhexanoic Acid

Flavoring

5-methylhexanoic acid is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It belongs to the class of branched-chain carboxylic acids and is employed to impart specific taste and aroma characteristics in various food and beverage formulations.

CAS 628-46-6View
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5-methylhexyl Acetate

Flavoring

5-methylhexyl acetate is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity and floral notes in processed foods and beverages. It functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant and is not currently on the FDA's GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) list.

CAS 72246-17-4View
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5-methylquinoxaline

Flavoring

5-methylquinoxaline is a synthetic organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It belongs to the quinoxaline chemical family and is employed to create or enhance aromatic characteristics in various food applications.

CAS 13708-12-8View
Safe

5-nonen-trans-2-one

Flavoring

5-nonen-trans-2-one (CAS 27039-84-5) is a naturally-occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes fruity and floral notes to beverages, baked goods, and confections.

CAS 27039-84-5View
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5-oxodecanoic Acid

Flavoring

5-oxodecanoic acid is an 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 624-01-1View
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5-oxododecanoic Acid

Flavoring

5-oxododecanoic acid is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart specific taste and aroma characteristics in food products. It functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant and is not currently approved as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA.

CAS 3637-16-9View
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5-oxooctanoic Acid

Flavoring

5-oxooctanoic acid (CAS 3637-14-7) is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. This fatty acid derivative contributes to flavor profiles in various food applications where it is permitted.

CAS 3637-14-7View
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5-pentyl-3h-furan-2-one

Flavoring

5-pentyl-3h-furan-2-one is a synthetic flavoring compound that mimics natural fruit and caramel notes. It is used in small quantities in food and beverage products to enhance or create desired taste profiles.

CAS 51352-68-2View
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5-phenylpentanol

Flavoring

5-phenylpentanol is an 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 10521-91-2View
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5h-5-methyl-6,7-dihydrocyclopenta(b)pyrazine

Flavoring

5h-5-methyl-6,7-dihydrocyclopenta(b)pyrazine is a synthetic flavoring compound used to create roasted, nutty, and savory taste profiles in food products. It belongs to the pyrazine family of flavor chemicals commonly employed in processed foods.

CAS 23747-48-0View
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6,7-dihydro-2,3-dimethyl-5h-cyclopentapyrazine

Flavoring

6,7-dihydro-2,3-dimethyl-5h-cyclopentapyrazine is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart savory, nutty, and roasted notes to food products. It belongs to the pyrazine family of flavor chemicals commonly employed in the food industry.

CAS 38917-63-4View
Unknown

6-(methylthio)hexyl Isothiocyanate

Flavoring

6-(methylthio)hexyl Isothiocyanate (CAS 4430-39-1) is an organic compound classified as a flavoring agent that occurs naturally in cruciferous vegetables. It is used in food products to provide pungent, sulfurous flavor characteristics similar to those found in mustard and radish.

CAS 4430-39-1View
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6-[5(6)-decenoyloxy]decanoic Acid

Flavoring

6-[5(6)-decenoyloxy]decanoic Acid is a synthetic fatty acid derivative used as a flavoring agent in food products. This compound has not received FDA GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status and remains a minor additive with limited commercial application.

CAS 977187-83-9View
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6-acetoxydihydrotheaspirane

Flavoring

6-acetoxydihydrotheaspirane is a synthetic flavoring compound used to create tea and woody flavor notes in food and beverage products. It is not approved as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA but has not been associated with reported adverse events or product recalls.

CAS 72541-09-4View

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