denatonium

English

Etymology

From denat(ure) +‎ -onium (“quaternary ammonium compound”).

Noun

denatonium (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) 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.

Coordinate terms

  • lidocaine (a similar compound without a benzyl group)

Derived terms

  • denatonium benzoate
  • denatonium saccharide

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