CAS No. 134-62-3
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Chemical Information
| CAS Number | 134-62-3 | |
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| Molecular Formula |
C12H17NO |
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| Molecular Weight (MW) | 191.27 | |
| SMILES | CCN(CC)C(=O)C1=CC=CC(=C1)C |
Biological Activity
DEET (N,N-Diethyl-meta-toluamide) is a widely used insect repellent that functions by targeting insect olfactory signaling systems. It interacts with insect odorant receptors and odorant receptor co-receptors, inhibiting their activation by host odorants. By blocking normal olfactory receptor neuron firing and inducing avoidance responses, DEET disrupts insect host-seeking behaviors and prevents mosquito landing and feeding actions. [1]
How to Prepare Stock Solution?
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Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
- Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
- Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
- For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
- Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
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Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.