Figure 1. 1 H NMR spectrum acquired at 100 MHz of a neat sample of repellent. The DEET molecule is displayed, and its protons are assigned in the spectrum. Image Credit: Nanalysis Corp. NMR is an ...

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Methodology. Docking studies. To perform the calculations in the present work, it was used the dimmeric 3D structure of AgOBP 1, complexed with DEET and PEG (a 5 unit polyethylene glycol molecule) ...

The most tried-and-true products are based on a substance called N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide, more commonly referred to as DEET. This molecule has been commercially available since 1957, after the ...

This molecule has been commercially available since 1957, after the United States military discovered it was an effective insect repellent. DEET is often used as a point of comparison for studies ...

This molecule has been commercially available since 1957, after the United States military discovered it was an effective insect repellent. DEET is often used as a point of comparison for studies ...

A review in provides an overview of current evidence on the safe use of the popular insect repellent N, N-diethyl-3 meta-toluamide (DEET) in children. It outlines pediatric recommendations ...

Q: Everyone says that the DEET in bug spray is awful, but my own research seems to suggest that it’s well-tested and safe. Am I giving myself a little bit of cancer every time I use it?

Plus, DEET has a history of long-lasting mosquito protection, and is still in use today. Exhibit A: The U.S. Department of Agriculture originally developed DEET for the U.S. Army as a way to help ...