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N,N-Diethyl-3-methylbenzamide
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DET · DEET · DETA
N,N-Diethyl-meta-toluamide, also called DEET () or diethyltoluamide, is the most common active ingredient in insect repellents. It is a slightly yellow oil intended to be applied to the skin or to clothing, and provides protection against mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, chiggers, leeches, and many biting insects.