Icaridin
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| Icaridin | |
|---|---|
| Image:Picaridin.svg | |
| Systematic name | 1-piperidinecarboxylic acid 2-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1methylpropylester |
| Chemical formula | C12H23NO3 |
| Molecular mass | 229.3 g/mol |
| Density | ??? g/cm3 |
| Freezing point | < -170 °C |
| Boiling point | 296 °C |
| CAS number | [119515-38-7] |
| SMILES | CCC(C)OC(=O)N1CCCCC1CCO |
| Disclaimer and references | |
Icaridin, also known as picaridine, KBR 3023, Bayrepel, and hydroxyethyl butyl piperidine carboxylate is an insect repellent owned and manufactured by Lanxess AG. 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 Bayer AG, Leverkusen, Germany. The product is marketed in the US in Cutter products as picaridin.
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[1]), for effective protection against mosquitoes that carry the West Nile virus, Eastern Equine Encephalitis and other illnesses.
Unlike DEET, icaridin does not dissolve plastics.[1]
See also
Notes
External links
- Icaridin manufacturer home page
- Picaridin formulator home page
- Picaridin formulator science page
- Article from Journal of Drugs and Dermatology
- EPA fact sheetde:Icaridin
Acknowledgement and Attribution Regarding Sources of Content
Some of the initial content on this page may be incorporated in part from copyleft sources in the public domain including wikis such as Wikipedia and AskDrWiki. Drug information for patients came from the The National Library of Medicine. Infectious disease information may have come from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Differential Diagnoses are drawn from clinicians as well as an amalgamation of 3 sources: 1.The Disease Database; 2. Kahan, Scott, Smith, Ellen G. In A Page: Signs and Symptoms. Malden, Massachusetts: Blackwell Publishing, 2004:3; 3. Sailer, Christian, Wasner, Susanne. Differential Diagnosis Pocket. Hermosa Beach, CA: Borm Bruckmeir Publishing LLC, 2002:7 .
