Denatonium benzoate Basic information
The most bitter compound in the world Chemical structure Uses
Product Name: Denatonium benzoate
Synonyms: N,N-DIETHYL-N-[(2,6-DIMETHYLPHENYLCAR-BAMOYL)METHYL]BENZYLAMMONIUM BENZOATE;N-[2-[(2,6-Dimethylphenyl)amino]-2-oxoethyl]-N,N-diethyl-benzenemethanaminium benzoate;REJEXIT (R);,benzoate;Benzenemethanaminium,N-[2-[(2,6-dimethylphenyl)amino]-2-oxoethyl]-N,N-diethyl-,benzoate;benzyldiethyl((2,6-xylylcarbamoyl)methyl)-ammoniubenzoate;denatonium;denatoniumbenzoate,anhydrous
CAS: 3734-33-6
MF: C28H34N2O3
MW: 446.58
EINECS: 223-095-2
Product Categories: Miscellaneous Biochemicals;Ammonium Polyhalides, etc. (Quaternary);Quaternary Ammonium Compounds;DIMETANE
Mol File: 3734-33-6.mol
Denatonium benzoate Structure
Denatonium benzoate Chemical Properties
Melting point 164-168 °C(lit.)
solubility methanol: 50 mg/mL, clear, colorless
Merck 2891
Stability: Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
CAS DataBase Reference 3734-33-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System Benzenemethanaminium, N-[2-[(2,6-dimethylphenyl) amino]-2-oxoethyl]-N,N-diethyl-, benzoate(3734-33-6)
Safety Information
Hazard Codes Xn,Xi
Risk Statements 22-36/37/38-20/21/22
Safety Statements 26-36-37/39
WGK Germany 2
RTECS BO6650000
HS Code 29242995