denatonium

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What does denatonium mean?

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.

Where does denatonium come from?

Etymology tree Old French desnaturer French dénaturerbor. English denature New Latin ammōniumbor. English ammonium English onium English -onium English denatonium From denat(ure) + -onium (“a quaternary ammonium compound”).

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