Diethyltoluamide (DEET) is an analytical standard used in research and analytical applications. As the most common active ingredient in insect repellents, it provides protection against mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, chiggers, leeches, and many other biting insects. It is noted for its toxicity to hepatocytes, which can lead to various physiological, pharmacological, and behavioral abnormalities, including motor deficits and learning and memory dysfunction.
- Analytical standard for research and analytical applications
- Provides protection against mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, chiggers, and leeches
- Common active ingredient in insect repellents
- Causes toxicity in hepatocytes
- Can lead to motor deficits and learning and memory dysfunction