Flavoring Agent · CAS 852997-28-5
Ethyl Maltol Isobutyrate
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, Ethyl Maltol Isobutyrate is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy.
The verdict
Ethyl Maltol Isobutyrate 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
Ethyl Maltol Isobutyrate: the CAS-identified regulatory record
Ethyl Maltol Isobutyrate: no OFF product match; CAS 852997-28-5 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 852997-28-5 | CAS Registry |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| Category | Flavoring Agent | 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.
Ethyl Maltol Isobutyrate, explained
Ethyl Maltol Isobutyrate (CAS 852997-28-5) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as flavoring agent or adjuvant.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Ethyl Maltol Isobutyrate 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 Ethyl Maltol Isobutyrate safe to consume?
Ethyl Maltol Isobutyrate scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 852997-28-5, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Ethyl Maltol Isobutyrate used for in food?
Ethyl Maltol Isobutyrate (CAS 852997-28-5) is catalogued for flavoring agent or adjuvant (Flavoring Agent); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.