Flavoring Agent · CAS 479547-57-4
Trans- and Cis-2,4,8-trimethyl-3,7-nona-dien-2-ol
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, Trans- and Cis-2,4,8-trimethyl-3,7-nona-dien-2-ol is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. Its composite safety score is 4 out of 5 (Low Risk).
The verdict
Trans- and Cis-2,4,8-trimethyl-3,7-nona-dien-2-ol 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
CAS-led regulatory snapshot
Trans- and Cis-2,4,8-trimethyl-3,7-nona-dien-2-ol: no OFF product match; CAS 479547-57-4 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 479547-57-4 | 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 established | 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.
What is Trans- and Cis-2,4,8-trimethyl-3,7-nona-dien-2-ol?
Trans- and Cis-2,4,8-trimethyl-3,7-nona-dien-2-ol (CAS 479547-57-4) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as flavoring agent or adjuvant":.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Trans- and Cis-2,4,8-trimethyl-3,7-nona-dien-2-ol
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 Trans- and Cis-2,4,8-trimethyl-3,7-nona-dien-2-ol safe to consume?
Trans- and Cis-2,4,8-trimethyl-3,7-nona-dien-2-ol scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 479547-57-4, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Trans- and Cis-2,4,8-trimethyl-3,7-nona-dien-2-ol used for in food?
Trans- and Cis-2,4,8-trimethyl-3,7-nona-dien-2-ol (CAS 479547-57-4) is catalogued for flavoring agent or adjuvant": (Flavoring Agent); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.