denatonium

English

Etymology

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

Noun

denatonium (uncountable)

(pharmacology) A quaternary ammonium cation N-benzyl-2-(2,6-dimethyl anilino)-N,N-diethyl-2-oxo ethan-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

Anagrams

emundation, eudominant, mountained

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