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N-Butyl Alcohol
N-Butyl Alcohol
Low concern
N-Butyl alcohol is listed as a synthetic flavoring substance in 21 CFR 172.515. Used at flavoring levels only.
Found in
4 products
What it is
1-Butanol, a four-carbon alcohol used as a solvent.
Used as a flavoring substance and processing solvent in some food applications; primarily an industrial solvent.
Why it's flagged
- irritant at industrial-exposure levels
What regulators actually say
"The following synthetic flavoring substances and adjuvants may be safely used in food... Butyl alcohol (1-butanol)."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Listed in 21 CFR 172.515 — Synthetic flavoring substances and adjuvants (n-Butyl alcohol).
European Union — EFSA
Permitted as flavoring.
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