Icaridin
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| Icaridin | |
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| IUPAC name | 1-piperidinecarboxylic acid
2-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1-methylpropylester |
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| CAS number | [119515-38-7] |
| SMILES | CCC(C)OC(=O)N1CCCCC1CCO |
| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C12H23NO3 |
| Molar mass | 229.3 g/mol |
| Boiling point |
296 °C |
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Icaridin, also known as picaridine, KBR 3023, and hydroxyethyl isobutyl piperidine carboxylate, and under the trade names Bayrepel and Saltidin, a is an insect repellent. It has a broad efficacy against different insects and is almost colorless and odorless.
The name picaridin was proposed as an International Nonproprietary Name (INN) to the World Health Organization (WHO), but the official name that has been approved by the WHO is icaridin. Bayrepel is a registered trademark of German Bayer AG which developed it. Icaridine is owned and manufactured by Saltigo GmbH.[citation needed]
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[edit] Empirical findings
Icaridin has been reported to be as effective as DEET without the irritation associated with DEET.[1] According to the WHO, icaridin “demonstrates excellent repellent properties comparable to, and often superior to, those of the standard DEET.” In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends using repellants based on icaridin, DEET, or oil of lemon eucalyptus (which may require more applications[2]), for effective protection against mosquitoes that carry the West Nile virus, Eastern Equine Encephalitis and other illnesses.
Unlike DEET, icaridin does not dissolve plastics.[3]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Journal of Drugs and Dermatology (Jan-Feb 2004)
- ^ CDC Approves New Weapons Against West Nile Virus. WCVB TV, 3 May 2005.
- ^ Picaridin
