Picaridin

Agent Name
Picaridin
CAS Number
119515-38-7
Formula
C12-H23-N-O3
Major Category
Pesticides
Picaridin formula graphical representation
Synonyms
1-(1-Methylpropoxycarbonyl)-2-(2-hydroxyethyl)piperidine; 1-Methylpropyl 2-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1-piperidinecarboxylate; 1-Methylpropyl 2-(2-hydroxyethyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate; Autan; Bayrepel; Cutter Advanced; Icaridin; Icaridina [INN-Spanish]; Icaridine [INN-French]; Icaridinum [INN-Latin]; KBR 3023; Pikaridin; Propidine; 1-Piperidinecarboxylic acid, 2-(2-hydroxyethyl)-, 1-methylpropyl ester; [ChemIDplus] Saltidin; [Krieger, p. 2219]
Category
Insect Repellents
Description
Colorless liquid; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Used as insect repellent applied to skin against biting flies, mosquitoes, chiggers, ticks, and fleas; [Reference #1]
Reference Link #1
EPA Pesticide Chemical Search
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
0.00044 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) >4,364 mg/m3

Adverse Effects

Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

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