Insect Repellent

Abstract

Provided is an insect repellent having excellent repellency and being highly safe. An insect repellent comprising, as an active ingredient, at least one selected from the group consisting of 2-methoxy-4-propylphenol, ethyl 2-cyclohexylpropionate, ethyl phenylacetate, 2,4,6-trimethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-methanol, 9-decen-1-ol, 1-octen-3-ol, 1-decanol, ethyl 2-ethylhexanoate, and trans-2-hexenyl acetate.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An insect repellent comprising, as an active ingredient, at least one selected from the group consisting of 2-methoxy-4-propylphenol, ethyl 2-cyclohexylpropionate, ethyl phenylacetate, 2,4,6-trimethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-methanol, 9-decen-1-ol, 1-octen-3-ol, 1-decanol, ethyl 2-ethylhexanoate, and trans-2-hexenyl acetate. 
     
     
         2 . A carbon dioxide response inhibitor for an insect, comprising, as an active ingredient, at least one selected from the group consisting of 2-methoxy-4-propylphenol, ethyl 2-cyclohexylpropionate, ethyl phenylacetate, 2,4,6-trimethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-methanol, 9-decen-1-ol, 1-octen-3-ol, 1-decanol, ethyl 2-ethylhexanoate, and trans-2-hexenyl acetate. 
     
     
         3 . The insect repellent according to  claim 1 , wherein the insect is at least one selected from the group consisting of mosquitoes, flies, black flies, and stable flies. 
     
     
         4 . The insect repellent according to  claim 3 , wherein the insect is a mosquito. 
     
     
         5 . A method for repelling an insect, comprising applying at least one selected from the group consisting of 2-methoxy-4-propylphenol, ethyl 2-cyclohexylpropionate, ethyl phenylacetate, 2,4,6-trimethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-methanol, 9-decen-1-ol, 1-octen-3-ol, 1-decanol, ethyl 2-ethylhexanoate, and trans-2-hexenyl acetate onto the skin of a mammal. 
     
     
         6 . A method for repelling an insect, comprising attaching or holding at least one selected from the group consisting of 2-methoxy-4-propylphenol, ethyl 2-cyclohexylpropionate, ethyl phenylacetate, 2,4,6-trimethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-methanol, 9-decen-1-ol, 1-octen-3-ol, 1-decanol, and ethyl 2-ethylhexanoate, trans-2-hexenyl acetate on an apparel article directly or indirectly contacting the skin. 
     
     
         7 . A method for repelling an insect, comprising spreading at least one selected from the group consisting of 2-methoxy-4-propylphenol, ethyl 2-cyclohexylpropionate, ethyl phenylacetate, 2,4,6-trimethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-methanol, 9-decen-1-ol, 1-octen-3-ol, 1-decanol, ethyl 2-ethylhexanoate, and trans-2-hexenyl acetate in a defined space. 
     
     
         8 .- 11 . (canceled) 
     
     
         12 . The carbon dioxide response inhibitor for an insect according to  claim 2 , wherein the insect is at least one selected from the group consisting of mosquitoes, flies, black flies, and stable flies. 
     
     
         13 . The carbon dioxide response inhibitor for an insect according to  claim 12 , wherein the insect is a mosquito.