What is Denatonium Benzoate CAS 3734-33-6?
Denatonium benzoate is a quaternary ammonium salt formed by the combination of a quaternary ammonium cation and an inert anion such as benzoate ion or saccharin anion. Denatonium benzoate (bitter) is currently used as an aversive agent, denaturant, appetite suppressant and flavoring agent.
Specification
| ITEM |
STANDARD |
RESULT |
| Appearance |
White powder |
White powder |
| Assay |
99.5~ 101.0% |
99.8% |
| Identification: |
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| A.IR Concordant with Reference |
Conforms |
Conforms |
| B.UV Concordant with Reference |
Conforms |
Conforms |
| C.Test Solution forms yellow precipitate |
Conforms |
Conforms |
| D.Denatonium Reineckate
Melting Point |
Approx 170℃ |
Conforms |
| Melting range |
163~ 170℃ |
164.9~ 165.3℃ |
| PH |
6.5-7.5 |
7.15 |
| Loss on drying |
Not more than 1.0% |
0. 1% |
| Chloride |
Not more than 0.2% |
0. 1% |
| Residue on ignition |
Not more than 0. 1% |
0.06% |
| Conclusion |
The results conforms with USP35 standards |
Application
1. Denatonium Benzoate is used as a flavoring agent.
2. Denatonium Benzoate is commonly used as an aversive agent to prevent people from ingesting other toxic but odorless substances. For example, it is added to industrial alcohol, glycol or methanol similar to the taste of ordinary wine, antifreeze, paint, toilet cleaner, animal dispersant, liquid soap and shampoo, in addition to special nail polish In the agent, it is used to avoid the bad habits of children biting nails, and the repellent for expelling large beasts.
Packaging
25KG/DRUM
