Endocrine Disruption
TEDX List of Potential Endocrine Disruptors
benzyl salicylate
CAS # 118-58-1
Categories*
Food additives and contact material
Household product ingredient
Medical/Veterinary/Research
Personal care product/Cosmetic ingredient
Plastic/Rubber
Evidence Supporting This Chemical as an Endocrine Disruptor
Charles AK, Darbre PD. 2009. Oestrogenic activity of benzyl salicylate, benzyl benzoate and butylphenylmethylpropional (Lilial) in MCF7 human breast cancer cells in vitro. J Appl Toxicol 29(5):422-434.
Hashimoto Y, Kawaguchi M, Miyazaki K, Nakamura M. 2003. Estrogenic activity of tissue conditioners in vitro. Dent Mater 19(4):341-346.
Kunz PY, Fent K. 2006. Multiple hormonal activities of UV filters and comparison of in vivo and in vitro estrogenic activity of ethyl-4-aminobenzoate in fish. Aquat Toxicol 79(4):305-324.
Kunz PY, Galicia HF, Fent K. 2006. Comparison of in vitro and in vivo estrogenic activity of UV filters in fish. Toxicol Sci 90(2):349-361
Zhang Z, Jia C, Hu Y, Sun L, Jiao J, Zhao L, Zhu D, Li J, Tian Y, Bai H, Li R, Hu J. 2012. The estrogenic potential of salicylate esters and their possible risks in foods and cosmetics. Toxicol Lett 209(2):146-153.
*Category References
Charles AK and Darbre PD. 2009. Oestrogenic activity of benzyl salicylate, benzyl benzoate and butylphenylmethylpropional (Lilial) in MCF7 human breast cancer cells in vitro. J Appl Toxicol 29(5): 422-434.
Hashimoto Y, Kawaguchi M, Miyazaki K and Nakamura M. 2003. Estrogenic activity of tissue conditioners in vitro. Dent Mater 19(4): 341-346.
US Dept of Health & Human Services. Household Products Database.