Ethyl butylacetylaminopropionate (trade name IR3535) is an insect repellent which is applied topically to prevent bites and stings from mosquitos, ticks, and other insects. It is a colorless and almost odorless oil, has efficacy against a broad range of insects, and is reasonably biodegradable.Ethyl butylacetylaminopropionate Product-type 19 (insect repellent)
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Chemistry

Ethyl butylacetylaminopropionate is a

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of non-proteinogenic amino acid beta-alanine. : Ethyl butylacetylaminopropionate and beta-alanine comparison

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Tick Bite Prevention & the Use of Insect Repellents
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