Endocrine Disruption
TEDX List of Potential Endocrine Disruptors
4-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-butanone
CAS # 5471-51-2
Alternative Name
4-hydroxyphenyl isobutyl methyl ketone
Categories*
Food additives and contact material
Medical/Veterinary/Research
Personal care product/Cosmetic ingredient
Evidence Supporting This Chemical as an Endocrine Disruptor
Schultz TW, Sinks GD, Cronin MT. 2002. Structure-activity relationships for gene activation oestrogenicity: evaluation of a diverse set of aromatic chemicals. Environmental Toxicology 17(1):14-23.
*Category References
US National Library of Medicine. Hazardous Substances Data Bank.