Endocrine Disruption
TEDX List of Potential Endocrine Disruptors
decanoic acid
CAS # 334-48-5
Alternative Name
capric acid
Categories*
Byproduct/Intermediate/Reactant
Food additives and contact material
Household product ingredient
Personal care product/Cosmetic ingredient
Pesticide ingredient
Plastic/Rubber
Solvent
Unconventional Oil and Gas
Evidence Supporting This Chemical as an Endocrine Disruptor
Goodfriend TL, Lee WM, Ball DL, Elliott ME. 1995. Specificity and mechanism of fatty acid inhibition of aldosterone secretion. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids 52(2-3):145-149.
*Category References
The Endocrine Disruption Exchange. 2011. Multistate Report Spreadsheet.
US Dept of Health & Human Services. Household Products Database.
US National Library of Medicine. Haz-Map.
US National Library of Medicine. Hazardous Substances Data Bank.