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CasNo: 3734-33-6
MF: C28H34N2O3
Appearance: white crystals
Description |
Denatonium, usually available as denatonium benzoate and as denatonium saccharide, is the most bitter chemical compound known, with bitterness thresholds of 0.05 ppm for the benzoate and 0.01 ppm for the saccharide. |
Uses |
Denatonium benzoate (Bitrex®) has been used in the United States for over 20 years as an alcohol denaturant. In recent years, it has been heavily promoted for inclusion in household products, gardening products, and cosmetics to prevent accidental ingestions by children. |
InChI:InChI=1/C21H28N2O.C7H6O2.H2O/c1-5-23(6-2,15-19-13-8-7-9-14-19)16-20(24)22-21-17(3)11-10-12-18(21)4;8-7(9)6-4-2-1-3-5-6;/h7-14H,5-6,15-16H2,1-4H3;1-5H,(H,8,9);1H2
The responses of young children to Denatonium Benzoate (Bitrex) were observed, in order to assess the potential of this bittering agent in the prevention of accidental poisoning. Thirty-three children aged 17-36 months were offered orange juice containing Bitrex (in a concentration of 10 parts per million).
The invention relates to a process for t...
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