ABSTRACT
Diethylcarbamazine (DEC) is a piperazine derivative discovered in 1947. It has the chemical formula of N, N-diethyl-4-methyl-1-piperazinecarboxamide dihydrogen citrate. It is a white powder that is soluble in water and is stable even in conditions of high heat (Ottesen, 1985). Trade names for DEC include Hetrazan, Notezine, and Banocide.
