denatonium

English

Noun

denatonium (uncountable)

(organic chemistry) A quaternary ammonium cation N-benzyl-2-(2,6-dimethylanilino)-N,N-diethyl-2-oxoethan-1-aminium benzoate; the most bitter chemical compound known, whose salts are used as aversive agents to prevent accidental ingestion of dangerous substances.

Derived terms

denatonium benzoate
denatonium saccharide

Coordinate terms

lidocaine (a similar compound without a benzyl group)

Anagrams

emundation, mountained

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