Denatonium Benzoate
Product Description
Denatonium benzoate is a bittering agent with a wide range of industrial and commercial applications.
Product:
Denatonium Benzoate
CAS:
3734-33-6
Synonym:
N,N-Diethyl-N-[(2,6-dimethylphenylcarbamoyl)methyl]benzylammonium benzoate; Benzyldiethyl(2,6-xylylcarbamoylmethyl)ammonium benzoate
Structure:
Typical Characteristics
Appearance
White powder
Density
1.1256 g/cm3
Melting point
164-168 °C
Molecular Weight
446.58
Odor
Odorless
Purity
≥98%
Refractive index
1.5800
Uses, Applications & Markets
Key applications
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Denatonium Benzoate used in many
industry applications
Denatonium benzoate is a bittering agent with a wide range of industrial and commercial applications. Here are some of its uses:
- Household Products: Denatonium benzoate is added to various household products such as cleaning agents, detergents, and antifreeze solutions to deter accidental ingestion. Its extreme bitterness helps prevent ingestion by children and pets, reducing the risk of accidental poisoning.
- Personal Care Products: Denatonium benzoate is used in personal care products such as nail polish, lotions, and shampoos to discourage ingestion or ingestion by children and individuals with special needs. It helps protect against accidental ingestion and misuse of these products.
- Automotive Products: Denatonium benzoate is added to automotive products such as windshield washer fluid, radiator coolant, and engine fluids to prevent ingestion and accidental poisoning. Its bitter taste serves as a deterrent against consumption, especially by children and pets.
- Industrial Chemicals: Denatonium benzoate is incorporated into various industrial chemicals, solvents, and coatings to discourage ingestion and misuse. It helps safeguard workers and prevent accidental exposure to toxic substances in industrial settings.
- Animal Deterrents: Denatonium benzoate is used in animal deterrent products such as repellent sprays and pet training aids to discourage unwanted behaviors such as chewing, licking, and biting. Its bitter taste makes these products unappealing to animals, reducing the likelihood of destructive behavior.
- Medical and Pharmaceutical Applications: Denatonium benzoate is used in medical and pharmaceutical products such as topical ointments, oral medications, and disinfectants to discourage ingestion or misuse. Its extreme bitterness helps prevent accidental ingestion and promotes safe handling of these products.
- Alcohol Denaturant: Denatonium benzoate is added to denatured alcohol and other alcoholic beverages to render them unfit for consumption. Its bitter taste ensures that denatured alcohol is not consumed as a beverage, preventing alcohol abuse and accidental poisoning.