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Organic Chemicals > Amides > Benzamides > DEET
... > Organic Chemicals > Hydrocarbons > Hydrocarbons, Cyclic > Hydrocarbons, Aromatic > Benzene Derivatives > Benzoates > Benzamides > DEET
... > Organic Chemicals > Carboxylic Acids > Acids, Carbocyclic > Benzoates > Benzamides > DEET

Preferred term

DEET  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • DET
  • DETA
  • N,N Diethyl 3 methylbenzamide
  • N,N-Diethyl-3-methylbenzamide
  • N,N Diethyl m toluamide
  • N,N-Diethyl-m-toluamide
  • N,N Diethyltoluamide
  • N,N-Diethyltoluamide

Scope note

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

History note

  • 91(72); was see under BENZAMIDES 1972-90

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D003671

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