# Malodorant

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{{Short description|Chemical compound whose extreme stench acts as a temporary incapacitant}}
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A '''malodorant''' is a chemical compound whose extreme stench acts  as a temporary [incapacitant](/source/incapacitant). It attacks the olfactory and/or trigeminal nerves of the person introduced to the chemical.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg21428676-800-us-military-malodorant-missiles-kick-up-a-stink/|title=US military malodorant missiles kick up a stink|first=David|last=Hambling|website=New Scientist}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/science/2008/jul/10/weaponstechnology.research|title = US weapons research is raising a stink|website = [TheGuardian.com](/source/TheGuardian.com)|date = 9 July 2008}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.defenseone.com/technology/2015/04/americas-police-will-fight-next-riot-these-stink-bombs/111430/|title = America's Police Will Fight the Next Riot with These Stink Bombs| date=29 April 2015 }}</ref> These compounds are usually composed of at least two ingredients: the malodorant compound and a carrier liquid. Malodorant compositions have a [toxicity category rating](/source/toxicity_category_rating) of III or higher.

==Compounds used as malodorants==
* [Organosulfur compounds](/source/Organosulfur_compounds)
* [Skatole](/source/Skatole),<ref>{{Cite web |title=Enzyme discover causes a stink |url=https://cen.acs.org/biological-chemistry/natural-products/Enzyme-discovery-causes-stink/96/i42 |access-date=2022-07-18 |website=cen.acs.org}}</ref> an odor intensifier{{Citation needed|reason=What is an intensifier, and why is skatole one?|date=July 2012}}

==Common responses to malodorant==
* Immediate nausea
* Gagging/vomiting
* Various levels of discomfort

==Weapon examples==
* [Dippel's oil](/source/Dippel's_oil)
* [Skunk (weapon)](/source/Skunk_(weapon))
* [Who Me](/source/Who_Me)

==See also==
* [Stink bomb](/source/Stink_bomb)

==References==
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Category:Non-lethal weapons
Category:Foul-smelling chemicals

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