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| [[IUPAC nomenclature|Systematic name]]
| 1-piperidinecarboxylic acid <br>2-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1methylpropylester 
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| [[Chemical formula]]
| C<sub>12</sub>H<sub>23</sub>NO<sub>3</sub>
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| [[Molecular mass]]
| 229.3 g/mol
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| [[Density]]
| ??? g/cm<sup>3</sup>
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| [[Freezing point]]
| < -170 °C
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| [[Boiling point]]
| 296 °C
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| [[CAS registry number|CAS number]]
| [119515-38-7]
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| [[Simplified molecular input line entry specification|SMILES]]
| <small>CCC(C)OC(=O)N1CCCCC1CCO</small>
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'''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.<ref name="">Journal of Drugs and Dermatology (Jan-Feb 2004)</ref>  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<ref>[http://www.thebostonchannel.com/health/4445009/detail.html CDC Approves New Weapons Against West Nile Virus]. WCVB TV, 3 May 2005.</ref>), for effective protection against [[mosquito]]es that carry the [[West Nile virus]], [[Eastern Equine Encephalitis]] and other illnesses.

Unlike DEET, icaridin does not dissolve plastics.<ref>http://www.picaridin.com/science.htm</ref>

== See also ==
* [[DEET]]

==Notes==
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== External links ==
* [http://www.icaridin.com/ Icaridin manufacturer home page]
* [http://www.picaridin.com/ Picaridin formulator home page]
* [http://www.picaridin.com/science.htm Picaridin formulator science page]
* [http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0PDG/is_1_3/ai_113650073 Article from Journal of Drugs and Dermatology]
* [http://www.epa.gov/opprd001/factsheets/picaridin.pdf EPA fact sheet]



[[Category:Household chemicals]]
[[Category:Insect repellents]]

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