Endocrine Disruption
TEDX List of Potential Endocrine Disruptors
4-chloro-2-methylphenol
CAS # 1570-64-5
Categories*
Antimicrobial
Industrial additive
Pesticide ingredient
Evidence Supporting This Chemical as an Endocrine Disruptor
Korner W, Hanf V, Schuller W, Bartsch H, Zwirner M, Hagenmaier H. 1998. Validation and application of a rapid in vitro assay for assessing the estrogenic potency of halogenated phenolic chemicals. Chemosphere 37(9-12):2395-2407.
Vismara C, Bernardini G, Bordone L, Spinelli O, Teruzzi A, Rossetti C. 1995. Effects of chlorocresol (4-chloro-2-methyl phenol) administered during the fertilization and cleavage phases of Xenopus laevis. Bull Environ Contam Toxicol 55(2):195-200.
*Category References
US National Library of Medicine. Haz-Map.