PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a cat repellent which exhibits a strong cat-repelling effect even when it is used alone.SOLUTION: This cat repellent contains 2-isopropyl-5-methylphenol as an active ingredient. A cat-repelling coating comprising a coating containing the cat repellent is also provided.COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT【課題】ネコに対して化合物単独で強い忌避効果がある忌避剤を提供する。【解決手段】2-イソプロピル-5-メチルフェノールを有効成分とするネコ忌避剤を用いる。【選択図】なし