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DEPA (N,N-diethyl phenylacetamide) is less explored in India for its usage as an innovative mosquito repellent product in India. This article glances through the properties of DEPA, various kinds of formulations, the process of manufacturing, ingredients and equipment required, etc. to make a commercially viable formulation. In addition, the regulatory requirements and the current status of registration of DEPA in India, especially as a pharma compound, are briefly dealt with. More importantly, how to access the Technology from DRDO with special reference to TOT and how successful the commercialization of DEPA in India for the supply to Indian Armed forces and also to common public. The USPs of DEPA are also briefly touched upon.
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I gratefully acknowledge Dr R. Vijayaraghavan, Director (retired.), DRDO-DRDE, Gwalior, Dr M. Kalyanasundaram, Scientist (retired), ICMR-VCRC, Puducherry, and Mr. R Padmanabhan, Managing Director, Ramcides CropScience Pvt. Ltd., Chennai, for their support and inputs given for this article on DEPA.
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Kandasamy, C. (2021). DEPA (N, N-Diethyl Phenylacetamide): Commercial Journey of India’s First Indigenous Mosquito Repellent with Novel Properties. In: Tyagi, B.K. (eds) Genetically Modified and other Innovative Vector Control Technologies. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-2964-8_19
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