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Preferred term

DEET  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

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

Broader concept

Synonym(s)

  • 134-62-3
  • 26906-15-0 (2,5-di-Me-analog)
  • Benzamide, N,N-diethyl-3-methyl-
  • DET
  • DETA
  • N,N-Diethyl-3-methylbenzamide
  • N,N-Diethyl-m-toluamide
  • N,N-Diethyltoluamide

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-QRVM0CFG-C

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