Denatonium Benzoate
CAS number [3734-33-6]
Denatonium
Benzoate is the leading bitterant safety additive for household,
automotive and garden products worldwide. Consumers recognize Bitrex for
its added safety as a taste aversive. The Bitrex Trademark Program is
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He bitterness of the compound guides most applications of denatonium.
Denatonium benzoate is used to denature ethanol so that it is not taxed
as an alcoholic beverage. One designation in particular, SD-40B,
indicates that ethanol has been denatured using denatonium benzoate. The
common name for this chemical, denatonium, alludes to this application.
Denatonium also discourages consumption of harmful alcohols like methyl
alcohol and ethylene glycol. Denatonium is also used in rubbing alcohol
as an inactive ingredient. It is also added to all kinds of harmful
liquids including solvents, paints, varnishes, toiletries, and other
household products. Denatonium is a quaternary ammonium cation. It is a
compound of a salt with an inert anion like benzoate or saccharide. The
structure of denatonium is related to the local anesthetic lidocaine,
differing only by the addition of a benzyl group to the amino nitrogen.
General
Synonyms: benzyl diethyl
((2,6-xylylcarbamoyl)methyl) ammonium benzoate
Use: animal and bird repellent
Molecular formula: C21H29N2O . C7H5O2
CAS No: 3734-33-6
EINECS No: 223-095-2
Physical data
Appearance: white crystals
Melting point: 166 - 170 C
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Water solubility: soluble
Stability
Toxicology
Toxic by ingestion. Skin, eye and
respiratory irritant. May be harmful by inhalation or if absorbed
through skin.
Toxicity data
(The meaning of any toxicological abbreviations which appear in
this section is given
here.)
ORL-RAT LD50 584 mg kg-1
ORL-RBT LD50 508 mg kg-1
Risk phrases
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here.)
R25 R36 R37 R38.
Transport information
Personal protection
Safety glasses, adequate ventilation.
Safety phrases
(The meaning of any safety phrases which appear in this section is
given here.)
S2 S13 S24 S36 S46.
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