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Article: Picaridin: a new insect repellent.(Articles)
- Article from:
- Journal of Drugs in Dermatology
- Article date:
- January 1, 2004
- Author:
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Abstract
Picaridin is a new insect repellent that is comparable in effect and less irritating than diethyl toluamide (deet). Its activity and effects are reviewed in this article.
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Discussion
Picaridin, a piperidine derivate, is a new insect repellent. Its chemical formula is C12H23NO3 (Figure 1). Its International Union of Practical and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) name is (RS)-sec-butyl 2-(2-hydroxyethyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate. The name "picaridin" is approved by the World Health Organization, but there is no International Organization for Standardization common name for this substance. Picaridin's other names include ...