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Denatonium benzoate, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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Catalog number J61048.06
also known as J61048-06
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5 g
Price (USD)/ Each
91.65
Online exclusive
102.00 Save 10.35 (10%)
Denatonium benzoate, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog numberJ61048.06
Price (USD)/ Each
91.65
Online exclusive
102.00 Save 10.35 (10%)
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS3734-33-6
IUPAC Namebenzyl({[(2,6-dimethylphenyl)carbamoyl]methyl})diethylazanium benzoate
Molecular FormulaC28H34N2O3
InChI KeyVWTINHYPRWEBQY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES[O-]C(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1.CC[N+](CC)(CC(=O)NC1=C(C)C=CC=C1C)CC1=CC=CC=C1
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Specifications
Specification Sheet
Specification SheetAppearance (Color)White
FormCrystalline powder
Assay (unspecified)99.5-101.0%
Residue on ignition0.1% max.
Loss on Drying3.0% max.
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The bitterest compound knownDenatonium benzoate is used as an alcohol denaturant and flavor in pharmaceuticals. It is also used in antifreeze, nail biting preventions, respirator mask fit-testing, animal repellents, liquid soaps and shampoos. Further, it is used in air care products. It acts as H1 antihistamine. In addition to this, it is used as a disinfectant.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Applications
The bitterest compound knownDenatonium benzoate is used as an alcohol denaturant and flavor in pharmaceuticals. It is also used in antifreeze, nail biting preventions, respirator mask fit-testing, animal repellents, liquid soaps and shampoos. Further, it is used in air care products. It acts as H1 antihistamine. In addition to this, it is used as a disinfectant.
Solubility
Soluble in isopropyl alcohol, methanol. Slightly soluble in acetone. Insoluble in ether.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Moisture sensitive.
The bitterest compound knownDenatonium benzoate is used as an alcohol denaturant and flavor in pharmaceuticals. It is also used in antifreeze, nail biting preventions, respirator mask fit-testing, animal repellents, liquid soaps and shampoos. Further, it is used in air care products. It acts as H1 antihistamine. In addition to this, it is used as a disinfectant.
Solubility
Soluble in isopropyl alcohol, methanol. Slightly soluble in acetone. Insoluble in ether.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Moisture sensitive.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Kwiatkowski, A.; Czerwicka, M.; Smulko, J.; Stepnowski, P. Detection of Denatonium Benzoate (Bitrex) Remnants in Noncommercial Alcoholic Beverages by Raman Spectroscopy. J. Forensic Sci. 2014, 59 (5), 1358-1363.
- Firouzi, M. S.; Firouzi, M.; Nabian, M. H.; Zanjani, L. O.; Zadegan, S. A.; Kamrani, R. S.; Rahimi-Movaghar, V. The effects of picric acid (2,4,6-trinitrophenol) and a bite-deterrent chemical (denatonium benzoate) on autotomy in rats after peripheral nerve lesion. Lab anim 2015, 44 (4), 141-145.