DEET

GPTKB entity

Statements (45)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:chemical_compound
gptkb:entomologist
gptkbp:appearance colorless to pale yellow oil
gptkbp:approvedForUse 1957
gptkbp:aroma mild, characteristic
gptkbp:boilingPoint 288°C
gptkbp:brand gptkb:ship
gptkb:Off!
Repel
gptkbp:CASNumber 134-62-3
gptkbp:category gptkb:entomologist
aromatic amide
diethylamide
toluene derivative
gptkbp:chemicalFormula C12H17NO
gptkbp:commercialUse 1957
gptkbp:commonConcentrationInProducts 5% to 100%
gptkbp:density 0.997 g/cm³
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:US_Department_of_Agriculture
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1944
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label DEET
gptkbp:includedIn gptkb:World_Health_Organization_List_of_Essential_Medicines
gptkbp:IUPACName N,N-Diethyl-meta-toluamide
gptkbp:mainRouteOfExposure inhalation
ingestion
skin contact
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction interferes with insect olfactory receptors
gptkbp:meltingPoint -45°C
gptkbp:molecularWeight 191.29 g/mol
gptkbp:notRecommendedFor infants under 2 months
gptkbp:producedBy various chemical manufacturers
gptkbp:regulates regulated by EPA in the United States
gptkbp:sideEffect skin irritation
eye irritation
rare neurological effects
gptkbp:solubility slightly soluble
gptkbp:toxicity low
gptkbp:usedFor repelling biting flies
repelling chiggers
repelling fleas
repelling mosquitoes
repelling ticks
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Aerogard
gptkb:Deep_Woods
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6