N,N-Diethyl-3-methylbenzamide, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
N,N-Diethyl-3-methylbenzamide, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

N,N-Diethyl-3-methylbenzamide, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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N,N-Diethyl-3-methylbenzamide, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog numberA17486.0E
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207.65
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230.00 
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS134-62-3
IUPAC NameN,N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide
Molecular FormulaC12H17NO
InChI KeyMMOXZBCLCQITDF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCCN(CC)C(=O)C1=CC=CC(C)=C1
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Assay (GC)≥96.0%
Refractive Index1.5195-1.5260 @ 20?C
FormLiquid
Identification (FTIR)Conforms
Appearance (Color)Clear colorless to pale yellow
It is the most common ingredient in insect repellants and is believed to work as such in that mosquitoes intensely dislike its smell. Deet is also an effective solvent and may dissolve plastics, rayon, spandex, other synthetic fabrics and painted or varnished surfaces.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
It is the most common ingredient in insect repellants and is believed to work as such in that mosquitoes intensely dislike its smell. Deet is also an effective solvent and may dissolve plastics, rayon, spandex, other synthetic fabrics and painted or varnished surfaces.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, strong bases, strong reducing agents. Keep ate room temperature.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. Qiu H.; Jun HW.; McCall JW. Pharmacokinetics, formulation, and safety of insect repellent N,N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide (deet): a review. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association. 1998, 14 (1),12-27.
  2. Stefan Proniuk.; Bianca M. Liederer.; Sarah E. Dixon.; Judith A. Rein.; Michael A. Kallen.; James Blanchard. Topical formulation studies with DEET (N,N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide) and cyclodextrins. J. Pharm. Sci.. 2002, 91 (1),101-110.