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Denatonium Benzoate

CAS Number: 3734-33-6

Basic Information

The chemical structure of Denatonium Benzoate Synonym(s): Benzenemethanaminium, N-[2-[(2,6-dimethylphenyl)amino]-2-oxoethyl]-N,N-diethyl-, benzoate; Benzyl diethyl ((2,6-xylylcarbamoyl)methyl) ammonium benzoate; Bitrex
Formula: C28H34N2O3
 Molecular Weight: 446.588
 Contaminant Type: Denatonium Benzoate is a contaminant with other or multiple types of use.
Notes: It is an animal repellent

Solubility (in water)

  • Solubility: 4.5 g/100ml g
    Temperature (°C): 20

Toxicity Effects

  • Organism Type: Crustaceans g
    Common Name: Common grass shrimp
     Scientific Name: Palaemonetes vulgaris
     Toxicity: 400 mg/l
     Test: 96h LC50
  • Organism Type: Fish g
    Common Name: Rainbow trout
     Scientific Name: Oncorhynchus mykiss
    Toxicity: >1000 mg/l
     Test: 96h LC50
  • Organism Type: Mammals g
    Common Name: Rat
     Scientific Name: Muridae (Family)
     Toxicity: 612 mg/kg
     Test: LD50

Work Cited

g Meister, R. T., and C. Sine (Ed). 2003. Crop Protection Handbook, volume 89. Meister Publishing Company, Willoughby, OH.