Flavor Enhancer · CAS 100-53-8
Benzyl Mercaptan
FDA status: Approved. EU: not separately listed. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Benzyl Mercaptan is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy.
The verdict
Benzyl Mercaptan is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it.
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- -
- EU status
- 0
- state regulations
Identified by CAS number, not shelf prevalence
Benzyl Mercaptan: no OFF product match; CAS 100-53-8 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 100-53-8 | CAS Registry |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| Category | Flavor Enhancer | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 4 / 5 (Low Risk) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | Not in our EFSA data | EFSA scientific opinion |
| U.S. State Actions | 0 states | State legislative records |
| Tracked Products | Not yet tracked | Open Food Facts (US) |
Values reflect official agency classifications as published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the European Union's regulatory framework. See our methodology for scoring details.
Benzyl Mercaptan, explained
Benzyl Mercaptan (CAS 100-53-8) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as flavor enhancer, flavoring agent or adjuvant.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Benzyl Mercaptan among its nationwide catalog-profile peers
Product-count (0) and safety-score (4/5) peer columns, disjoint link sets.
Score 4/5 peers (≥50 OFF products)
Nearest other additives by PlainIngredients safety score (floored at ≥50 tracked products), distinct from the count row.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Benzyl Mercaptan safe to consume?
Benzyl Mercaptan scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 100-53-8, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Benzyl Mercaptan used for in food?
Benzyl Mercaptan (CAS 100-53-8) is catalogued for flavor enhancer, flavoring agent or adjuvant (Flavor Enhancer); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.