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Technical Data
Chemical Names
A) Benzyldiethyl [(2,6-xylylcarbamoyl)methyl] ammonium benzoate
B) N-[2-[2,6-dimethyl phenyl)amino]-2-oxoethyl]-N,N- diethylbenzenemethanaminium benzoate
C) Denatonium Benzoate
Trademark : Bitrex
INCI Name : Denatonium Benzoate
EC Number : 2230952
CAS Registry Number : 3734-33-6
Molecular Formula : C28 H34 N203
MITI Number (Japan) : 3 - 2724
Specification
Appearance : White odourless crystals or granules
pH : 6.5-7.5
Melting point : 163-170°C
Chloride : 0.2% max
Loss on drying : 1.0% max
Assay : 99.5-101.0%
Meets the current standard of US NF for Denatonium Benzoate anhydrous.
Toxicology
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Solubility (g per 100ml) at 20°C
Acetone : 1.40
Benzene : 0.49
Butanol : 20.80
Chloroform : 33.00
Ethanol : 33.50
Ether : 0.015
Ethyl Acetate : 0.25
Isopropanol : 10.50
Methanol : 69.00
Methyl Ethyl Ketone : 1.15
Petroleum Distillates : 0.0009
Toluene : 0.114
Water : 4.50
Xylene : 0.028
Stability
a) Bitrex
Depending on conditions Bitrex is generally considered to be heat stable at temperatures of up to 140°C.
b) Formulated Products
Bitrex is stable in a wide range of products.