Denatonium saccharide

Denatonium saccharide (CAS 90823-38-4), also marketed under the trade names Ro-Pel and Super Vilex, is a bittering agent recognized as one of the most intensely bitter compounds used in commercial formulations.

Where is Denatonium saccharide used?

• Personal care and cosmetics: nail-biting deterrent products
• Topical formulations where discouraging oral contact is the primary function
• Agricultural and pest-control: protection of seeds, cables, and treated surfaces from animal gnawing
• Household and industrial products: cleaning agents, antifreeze, and solvents to reduce accidental ingestion risk
• Animal repellent sprays applied to crops, fencing, and garden materials discourage browsing by deer and rabbits.

Good to know: Incorporated into products at trace concentrations to deter accidental ingestion, chewing, or licking by humans and animals. Particularly effective in rodent and wildlife deterrent applications.

Commercial specifications

• Packaging from small research quantities up to bulk industrial orders