Pyridine
CAS number: 110-86-1
Chemical class: Pyridines, Quinolines, Indoles
Industry claims found in: bean, bread, cheese, cocoa, coffee, fish, onion, peanut, pecan, popcorn, potato, rum, tea, tomato
Industry claims used in: ice cream, baked goods, condiments, meat products
Possible physical or functional effects: Flavoring agents and adjuvants
Properties: industry claims FEMA GRAS; used in cigarettes; industry claims FDA approved food additive
Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) 1.58 g/kg; may cause human CNS depression, irritation of skin and respiratory tract; large does may produce GI disturbances, kidney and liver damage