N,N-Diethyl-3-methylbenzamide (N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide), marketed as DEET, is perhaps the most widely used insect repellent in the world and

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N,N-Diethyl-3-methylbenzamide (N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide), marketed as DEET, is perhaps the most widely used insect repellent in the world and is especially effective in interrupting the transmission of diseases by mosquitoes and ticks. Propose one or more preparations of DEET (see structure, margin) from the corresponding carboxylic acid and any other appropriate reagents.

CH3 (CH;CH,),N DEET