Deet

GPTKB entity

Statements (36)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:chemical_compound
gptkb:entomologist
gptkbp:appearance colorless to pale yellow oil
gptkbp:approvedBy gptkb:U.S._Environmental_Protection_Agency
gptkbp:boilingPoint 288°C
gptkbp:CASNumber 134-62-3
gptkbp:category gptkb:entomologist
cosmetic product
aromatic amide
diethylamide
gptkbp:chemicalFormula C12H17NO
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:U.S._Army
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1944
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Deet
gptkbp:IUPACName N,N-Diethyl-meta-toluamide
gptkbp:mainBrandNames gptkb:ship
gptkb:Off!
Repel
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction interferes with insect olfactory receptors
gptkbp:meltingPoint -45°C
gptkbp:molecularWeight 191.29 g/mol
gptkbp:notRecommendedFor infants under 2 months
gptkbp:sideEffect skin irritation
eye irritation
rare neurological effects
gptkbp:solubility slightly soluble in water
soluble in ethanol
soluble in acetone
gptkbp:toxicity low when used as directed
gptkbp:usedFor repelling biting flies
repelling chiggers
repelling fleas
repelling mosquitoes
repelling ticks
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Dark_Crystal:_Age_of_Resistance
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6