N,N-Diethyl-p-toluamide

• CAT Number: I014533
• CAS Number: 2728-05-4
• Molecular Formula: C12H17NO
• Molecular Weight: 191.27
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: N,N-Diethyl-p-toluamide; NSC 5686; NSC-5686; NSC5686;Benzamide, N,N-diethyl-4-methyl-
• Solubility: Soluble in DMSO
• IUPAC Name: N,N-diethyl-4-methylbenzamide
• InChI: InChI=1S/C12H17NO/c1-4-13(5-2)12(14)11-8-6-10(3)7-9-11/h6-9H,4-5H2,1-3H3
• InChIKey: PUZORFQMRDHKBT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: O=C(N(CC)CC)C1=CC=C(C)C=C1

N,N-Diethyl-p-toluamide (DEET)(CAT: I014533) is a widely used insect repellent known for its effectiveness in preventing bites from mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, and other biting insects. DEET functions by interfering with the sensory receptors of insects, disrupting their ability to detect human scent and carbon dioxide, thus deterring them from landing and biting. It is extensively used in public health and entomology research to study vector-borne diseases like malaria, dengue, and Lyme disease. DEET’s efficacy and broad-spectrum protection make it a crucial tool in developing strategies for vector control and reducing the spread of infectious diseases.