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DEET

N,N-Diethyl-meta-toluamide, also called diethyltoluamide or DEET, is the oldest active ingredient, and one of the most effective and common, in commercial insect repellents. It is a colorless to slightly yellow oil intended to be applied to the skin or to clothing and provides protection against mosquitoes, biting flies, ticks, fleas, chiggers, and leeches.

DEET molecular structure
DEET molecular structure diagram from the DrugsPRO substance library.

Also known as: Pesticide-DEET

Classification

  • Tag: Not psychoactive

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DEET - DrugsPRO substansguide

DEET: N,N-Diethyl-meta-toluamide, also called diethyltoluamide or DEET, is the oldest active ingredient, and one of the most effective and common, in commercial insect repellents. It is a colorless to slightly yellow oil intended to be applied to the skin or to clothing and provides protection again

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