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Is Denatonium Saccharide vegetarian?

Denatonium Saccharide

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Denatonium Saccharide is the saccharin salt of denatonium, an extremely bitter-tasting synthetic organic ammonium compound used as an aversive agent to deter accidental ingestion of products.

Also known as Benzenemethanaminium, N-[2-[(2,6-dimethylphenyl)amino]-2-oxoethyl]-N,N-diethyl-, salt with 1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one 1,1-dioxide, BITTERANT-S, Denatonium Saccharinate
INCI name Denatonium Saccharide
CAS number 90823-38-4
CosIng ID 75519
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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