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Denatonium benzoate, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: J61048.03
1 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Denatonium benzoate, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: J61048.03
1 g, Each
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Catalog number: J61048.03
also known as J61048-03
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
3734-33-6
IUPAC Name
benzyl({[(2,6-dimethylphenyl)carbamoyl]methyl})diethylazanium benzoate
Molecular Formula
C28H34N2O3
InChI Key
VWTINHYPRWEBQY-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
Appearance (Color)
White
Form
Crystalline powder
Assay (unspecified)
99.5-101.0%
Residue on ignition
0.1% max.
Loss on Drying
3.0% max.

Description

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.
RUO – Research Use Only

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