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DEET

Chemical compound
N, N-Diethyl-meta-toluamide, also called diethyltoluamide or DEET, is the oldest, most effective and most common active ingredient in commercial insect repellents. Wikipedia
Formula: C12H17NO
IUPAC ID: N,N-Diethyl-3-methylbenzamide
Colors: colorless to amber-
3D model (JSmol): Interactive image
ATC code: P03BX02 (WHO) QP53GX01 (WHO)
Boiling point: 288 to 292 °C (550 to 558 °F; 561 to 565 K)
Density: 0.998 g/mL