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DEET, IUPAC chemical name N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide, is an insect repellent with low toxicity to mammals and birds. It was developed by the U.S. Army and used at a 100% concentration. Currently, a 30% concentration is used. The chemical is sold under a variety of trade names, including: Amincene, Autan, Blockade, Chemform, Delphene, Detamide, Flypel, Metadelphene, Naugatuck DET, Off, Repper DET, Repudin Special. Although it is usually abbreviated as DEET, it is sometimes referred by the following names: Bepper DET, DET, DETA, Skedadle.