Diethyltoluamide

DEET (Diethyltoluamide) is a colorless to amber liquid with a light citrus fragrance,almost insoluble in water, but can be mixed with ethanol, 2-propanol, propylene glycol and cottonseed oil. It is the safest and most effective broad-spectrum insect repellent on the market. It has a repellent effect on a variety of biting insects in various environments, including stinging flies, midges, black flies, chiggers, deer flies, fleas, gnats, horse flies, mosquitoes, sand flies, small flies, stable flies and ticks.

Identification:

Product Name: Diethyltoluamide

CAS : 134-62-3

Synonyms : N,N-Diethyl-3-methylbenzamide;N,N-Diethyl-m-toluamide; m-Toluic acid diethylamide

Molecular Formula : C12H17NO

Molecular Weight : 191.27

EINECS : 205-149-7

Properties：

Melting point:-45 °C

Boiling point:111 °C1 mm Hg

density:0.998 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)

vapor density:6.7 (vs air)

vapor pressure:<0.01 mm Hg ( 25 °C)

refractive index:n20/D 1.523(lit.)

Fp:>230 °F

storage temp.:Refrigerator

pka:-1.37±0.70(Predicted)

form:Liquid

color:Clear

Specific Gravity:0.996

Specification:

Appearance:Achromatic to light yellow

Assay:99.0%min

N,N-diethyl benzamide:0.30%max

Specific gravity(at 25℃):0.992℃-1.000℃

Refractive index (at 25℃):1.520-1.524

Water:0.20% max

Neutralisation number(mgKOH/g):0.2 max

Color(APHA):100 max

Product Package:

200kg/ plastic drum, or according to the requirements of the customers.

Product Storage:

Put in a sealed, dry and ventilated place, Guard Against Fire.

Application:

Insect repellent

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