ω-Hydroxy-DEET is a major metabolite of insect repellent N-N-diethyl-meta-toluamide (DEET). ω-Hydroxy-DEET has anti-proliferative effects. DEET is a spatial repellent and an irritant that commonly used to prevent contact with mosquitoes.

Hepatoma cell studies reveals that ω-Hydroxy-DEET (DHMB; 0.1-10 μg/mL; 48-72 hours) treatments decreases cellular proliferation[1].

The metabolite ω-Hydroxy-DEET (DHMB) is extensively distributed following intravenous and topical skin administration of DEET in rats. The ω-Hydroxy-DEET appeared to be the major metabolite for DEET. Repeated once-daily topical application for 30 days lead to higher concentrations of ω-Hydroxy-DEET in the liver[1].

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C12H17NO2

207.27

ω-Hydroxy-DEET

(< 1 mg/ml refers to the product slightly soluble or insoluble )
Powder: -20°C for 3 years
In solvent: -80°C for 2 years