DEET

A compound used as a topical insect repellent that may cause irritation to eyes and mucous membranes, but not to the skin.

Also Known As:

DET; DETA; R 209; DEET, 2,5-di-Me-Analog; N,N-Diethyl-2,5-dimethylbenzamide; N,N-Diethyl-3-methylbenzamide; N,N-Diethyl-m-toluamide; N,N-Diethyltoluamide; R-209; N,N Diethyl 3 methylbenzamide; N,N Diethyl m toluamide; N,N Diethyltoluamide; R209; Benzamide, N,N-diethyl-3-methyl-

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Insect Repellents

Organic Chemicals: 133
- Amides: 2428
  - Benzamides: 115
    - DEET: 466
- Hydrocarbons: 1713
  - Cyclic Hydrocarbons: 97
    - Aromatic Hydrocarbons: 291
      - Benzene Derivatives: 17
        Benzoates: 426
        Benzamides: 115
        DEET: 466
- Carboxylic Acids: 973
  - Carbocyclic Acids
    - Benzoates: 426
      - Benzamides: 115
        DEET: 466

N,N-diethyl-3-hydroxymethylbenzamide

Bio-Agent Context: Research Results