Description

Denatonium Saccharide is a high-purity, non-toxic bittering agent renowned as one of the most intensely bitter substances known. Its primary value lies in its exceptional ability to deter ingestion, making it a critical safety additive across numerous industries. This compound is essential for manufacturers requiring a reliable and potent aversive agent to ensure product safety and regulatory compliance, particularly in household chemicals, industrial fluids, and personal care products.

Application

• Alcohol Denaturant: Primary bittering agent for rendering ethanol and industrial alcohols unfit for human consumption, meeting regulatory standards worldwide.
• Household & Industrial Safety: Added to cleaning products, detergents, automotive antifreeze/coolants, windshield washer fluids, and solvents to prevent accidental poisoning, especially in children and pets.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Used in nail-biting preventatives, bitter nail polishes, and certain personal care items to discourage unwanted oral contact.
• Animal & Pest Deterrents: Incorporated into animal repellents, pesticides, and rodenticides to prevent ingestion by non-target species.
• Pharmaceutical Applications: Employed as a taste aversive agent in topical pharmaceutical preparations and oral medications to prevent misuse or accidental overdose.
• Specialty Chemical Formulations: Used in paints, coatings, and other industrial formulations where a non-toxic, potent bitterant is required for safety labeling compliance.

Basic Information

Product Name	Denatonium Saccharide
CAS No.	90823-38-4
Molecular Formula	C₂₁H₂₉N₃O₈
Molecular Weight	451.48 g/mol
Synonyms	Denatonium Saccharide; Denatonium Saccharate; Bitrex® (Trade Name); Benzyldiethyl[(2,6-xylylcarbamoyl)methyl]ammonium Saccharide; Benzyldiethyl[(2,6-dimethylphenylcarbamoyl)methyl]ammonium Saccharide; THS-839; Saccharinate Salt of Denatonium; Denatonium Benzoate Saccharide Complex; Aversive Agent THS-839
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Quality Control

Our Denatonium Saccharide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for industrial and specialty applications. While not typically USP/NF grade, specifications are aligned with industry requirements for denaturants and aversive agents. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and assay is provided with every shipment to guarantee consistency and traceability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. The container must be kept tightly closed to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Bitterness Threshold	Conforms

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.