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Deet (CAS 134-62-3)

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Alternate Names:
Diethyltoluamide
Application:
Deet is an active ingredient in insect repellants
CAS Number:
134-62-3
Purity:
≥96%
Molecular Weight:
191.27
Molecular Formula:
C12H17NO
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Deet is studied in entomology due to its role as an active ingredient in insect repellent formulations. It is in investigations to understand the responses of insects, particularly mosquitoes, to chemical repellents. Deet studies that explore its volatility and dispersion in the environment to optimize its effectiveness and longevity in repellent applications. Studies also delve into the molecular mechanisms by which Deet affects the olfactory system of insects, which is critical to developing more effective repellent substances. Deet serves as a model compound in the study of percutaneous absorption and the development of controlled-release systems to prolong its repellent action.


Deet (CAS 134-62-3) References

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  2. Evaluation of percutaneous absorption of the repellent diethyltoluamide and the sunscreen ethylhexyl p-methoxycinnamate-loaded solid lipid nanoparticles: an in-vitro study.  |  Puglia, C., et al. 2009. J Pharm Pharmacol. 61: 1013-9. PMID: 19703344
  3. Mass balance analysis of triclosan, diethyltoluamide, crotamiton and carbamazepine in sewage treatment plants.  |  Nakada, N., et al. 2010. Water Sci Technol. 61: 1739-47. PMID: 20371932
  4. Diethyltoluamide (DEET) increases CD63 expression in a contact urticaria patient's basophils.  |  Galassi, N., et al. 2011. Allergol Immunopathol (Madr). 39: 55-7. PMID: 20675032
  5. Potential analytical interferences and seasonal variability in diethyltoluamide environmental monitoring programs.  |  Merel, S., et al. 2015. Chemosphere. 127: 238-45. PMID: 25748344
  6. Critical assessment of the ubiquitous occurrence and fate of the insect repellent N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide in water.  |  Merel, S. and Snyder, SA. 2016. Environ Int. 96: 98-117. PMID: 27639850
  7. A review of recommendations on the safe and effective use of topical mosquito repellents.  |  Webb, CE. and Hess, IM. 2016. Public Health Res Pract. 26: PMID: 27997936
  8. DEET as a feeding deterrent.  |  Lu, W., et al. 2017. PLoS One. 12: e0189243. PMID: 29240785
  9. Nymphs of Ixodes ricinus Are More Sensitive to Deet Than Adult Females.  |  Kulma, M., et al. 2019. J Am Mosq Control Assoc. 35: 279-284. PMID: 31922943
  10. Microencapsulation of DEET in Solid Lipid Microparticles: production, characterization and safety evaluation.  |  Santos, PA., et al. 2022. An Acad Bras Cienc. 94: e20211166. PMID: 36074427
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Ordering Information

Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

Deet, 25 g

sc-211219
25 g
$61.00

Deet, 100 g

sc-211219A
100 g
$66.00