Endocrine Disruption
TEDX List of Potential Endocrine Disruptors
hesperetin
CAS # 520-33-2
Alternative Name
5,7-dihydroxy-2-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)chroman-4-one
Categories*
Biogenic compound
Food additives and contact material
Medical/Veterinary/Research
Personal care product/Cosmetic ingredient
Evidence Supporting This Chemical as an Endocrine Disruptor
Rosenberg RS, Grass L, Jenkins DJ, Kendall CWC, Diamandis EP. 1998. Modulation of androgen and progesterone receptors by phytochemicals in breast cancer cell lines. Biochemical & Biophysical Research Communications 248(3):935-939.
*Category References
PUBCHEM. Hesperetin.
Rosenberg RS, Grass L, Jenkins DJ, Kendall CWC, Diamandis EP. 1998. Modulation of androgen and progesterone receptors by phytochemicals in breast cancer cell lines. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 248(3):935-939.
US National Library of Medicine. Haz-Map.