Diethyl Toluamide (DEET)

Diethyl Toluamide (DEET)

CAS Number:134-62-3

Chemical Formula:C₁₂H₁₇NO

Product Introduction

DEET is a widely used insect repellent active ingredient. It’s a clear to pale yellow oily liquid with a characteristic odor, effective against mosquitoes, ticks, and other biting insects.

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Physical & Chemical Properties

Property Value
Appearance Clear to pale yellow oily liquid
Boiling Point 288 °C
Density 0.998 g/cm³
Solubility Slightly soluble in water; miscible with most organic solvents
Molecular Weight 191.27 g/mol
Odor Characteristic insect-repellent smell

Applications

  • Active ingredient in insect repellents for humans and animals
  • Used in formulations for outdoor activities and vector control

Safety & Handling

  • Avoid ingestion and prolonged skin contact
  • Use as directed in formulations
  • Store in cool, dry place away from ignition sources
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