N,N-Diethyl-3-methylbenzamide, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

It is the most common ingredient in insect repellants and is believed to work as such in that mosquitoes intensely dislike its smell. Deet is also an effective solvent and may dissolve plastics, rayon, spandex, other synthetic fabrics and painted or varnished surfaces.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
It is the most common ingredient in insect repellants and is believed to work as such in that mosquitoes intensely dislike its smell. Deet is also an effective solvent and may dissolve plastics, rayon, spandex, other synthetic fabrics and painted or varnished surfaces.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, strong bases, strong reducing agents. Keep ate room temperature.

Specifications

• Density: 0.997
• Boiling Point: 110°C to 112°C (1 mmHg)
• Flash Point: 145°C (293°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.523
• Quantity: 100 g
• Beilstein: 2046711
• Merck Index: 14,2856
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 191.27
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: N,N-Diethyl-3-methylbenzamide

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302-H315-H319-H336-H373
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H302-H315-H319 Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P314-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber	205-149-7
RTECSNumber	XS3675000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only