Endocrine Disruption
TEDX List of Potential Endocrine Disruptors
2-ethylhexanoic acid
CAS # 149-57-5
Alternative Name
Hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-
Categories*
Byproduct/Intermediate/Reactant
Industrial additive
Pesticide ingredient
Plastic/Rubber
Solvent
Evidence Supporting This Chemical as an Endocrine Disruptor
Lampen A, Zimnik S, Nau H. 2003. Teratogenic phthalate esters and metabolites activate the nuclear receptors PPARs and induce differentiation of F9 cells. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 188(1):14-23.
Maloney EK, Waxman DJ. 1999. trans-Activation of PPARalpha and PPARgamma by structurally diverse environmental chemicals. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 161(2):209-218.
*Category References
US EPA. InertFinder.
US National Library of Medicine. Haz-Map.