Endocrine Disruption
TEDX List of Potential Endocrine Disruptors
chlorothymol
CAS # 89-68-9
Alternative Name
4-chloro-2-isopropyl-5-methylphenol
Categories*
Antimicrobial
Household product ingredient
Medical/Veterinary/Research
Personal care product/Cosmetic ingredient
Evidence Supporting This Chemical as an Endocrine Disruptor
Kramer VJ, Giesy JP. 1999. Specific binding of hydroxylated polychlorinated biphenyl metabolites and other substances to bovine calf uterine estrogen receptor: structure-binding relationships. Sci Total Environ 233(1-3):141-161.
Miller D, Wheals BB, Beresford N, Sumpter JP. 2001. Estrogenic activity of phenolic additives determined by an in vitro yeast bioassay. Environ Health Perspect 109(2):133-138.
*Category References
Miller D, Wheals BB, Beresford N, Sumpter JP. 2001. Estrogenic activity of phenolic additives determined by an in vitro yeast bioassay. Environ Health Perspect 109(2):133-138.
PUBCHEM. Chlorothymol-Compound Summary.