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InventoryRef 3318815/10/2010

DENATONIUM BENZOATE

Denatonium benzoate

DENATONIUM BENZOATE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

Regulatory evidence by market

No rule for this ingredient has been imported for any of the 13 markets tracked here.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 3734-33-6
CAS 3734-33-6PubChem CID 19518

Denatonium Benzoate

IUPAC name
benzyl-[2-(2,6-dimethylanilino)-2-oxoethyl]-diethylazanium benzoate
Molecular formula
C28H34N2O3
Molecular weight
446.6 g/mol
Exact mass
446.25694295 Da
Topological polar surface area
69.2 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
1
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
3
Covalent units
2
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

BitrexLidocaine benzyl benzoateAversionTHS-839AnisprayGoriBenzoato de denatonioBenzoate de denatonium
16 more reported names
Denatonium benzoate anhydrousDenatonii benzoasWIN 16568Lignocaine benzyl benzoateM5BA6GAF1OBenzyldiethyl((2,6-xylylcarbamoyl)methyl)ammonium benzoateNSC-157658ECX-95BYWIN-16568Benzyldiethyl[(2,6-xylylcarbamoyl)methyl]ammonium benzoateRefChem:131793223-095-24YK5Z54AT2Denatonium benzoate monohydrateLidocaine benzyl benzoate hydrateDenatonium (benzoate)
External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for DENATONIUM BENZOATE

INCI name

DENATONIUM BENZOATE

INN name

denatonium benzoate

Description

Denatonium benzoate

Record provenance

Inventory reference
33188
Imported identity
DENATONIUM BENZOATE
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

Restriction
Function
DENATURANT
Rendering cosmetics unpalatable. Mostly added to cosmetics containing ethyl alcohol to make it unsuitable for ingestion.
FRAGRANCE
Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

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How DENATONIUM BENZOATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists DENATONIUM BENZOATE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

DENATONIUM BENZOATE is also tagged with 2 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

DENATONIUM BENZOATE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, DENATONIUM BENZOATE carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for DENATONIUM BENZOATE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for DENATONIUM BENZOATE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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