Molecular Formula | C12H23NO3 |
Density | d20 1.07 |
Melting Point | <-170° |
Boling Point | 2800C |
Flash Point | 142°C |
Solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
Vapor Presure | 1.18E-05mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | Oil |
Color | Colourless |
pKa | 15.15±0.10(Predicted) |
Storage Condition | Sealed in dry,2-8°C |
Refractive Index | nD20 1.4717 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless transparent viscous liquid, easily soluble in water, no irritation. |
Use | Ekaredin (icaridin), also known as Pecaredin (Picaridin), was invented by a German Saltigo company. It is a broad-spectrum repellent with good mosquito repellent effect and long protection time. It is considered to be safer and less toxic than DEET, without skin irritation, and has a higher comprehensive level. It has also been rated as the most effective mosquito repellent besides DEET by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is currently recognized as the best mosquito repellent chemical in Europe and the United States. Due to the high cost, it is mainly used in products from German and European countries, so the price is higher. |
Toxicity | LD50 in rats (mg/kg): 4743 orally; >2000 dermally (Yap); LC50 in rainbow trout (96 hr): 173 mg/l; in bobwhite quail (5 day diet): >5000 ppm a.i. in diet (WHO). |