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Is Denatonium Benzoate vegetarian?

Denatonium Benzoate

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Denatonium Benzoate is a synthetic organic salt and one of the bitterest known compounds, used as an aversive agent to deter ingestion of products such as denatured alcohol and cosmetics.

Also known as Bitrex
INCI name Denatonium Benzoate
CAS number 3734-33-6
EC number 223-095-2
CosIng ID 33188
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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