Product name | Denatonium benzoate |
Cas No | 3734-33-6 |
Molecular formula | C28H34N2O3 |
Appearance | White powder |
Melting point | 164-168 °C(lit.) |
Stability | Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
Denatonium benzoate is usually supplied in the form of a benzoate (Bitrex or Aversion) or in the cation's saccharin salt. Ifquinine is the base of 1 and its bitterness is 1000, this compound is the most bitter compound known. Mainly used as repellent and dispersant.