Endocrine Disruption
TEDX List of Potential Endocrine Disruptors
8-hydroxy-5-methylchrysene
CAS # 77029-19-7
Alternative Names
8-OH-5MeCR
11-methyl-2-chrysenol
Category*
Medical/Veterinary/Research
Evidence Supporting This Chemical as an Endocrine Disruptor
Fertuck KC, Kumar S, Sikka HC, Matthews JB, Zacharewski TR. 2001. Interaction of PAH-related compounds with the alpha and beta isoforms of the estrogen receptor. Toxicol Lett 121(3):167-177.
*Category References
Fertuck KC, Kumar S, Sikka HC, Matthews JB, Zacharewski TR. 2001. Interaction of PAH-related compounds with the alpha and beta isoforms of the estrogen receptor. Toxicol Lett 121(3):167-177.