Endocrine Disruption
TEDX List of Potential Endocrine Disruptors
monocrotophos
CAS # 6923-22-4
Categories*
Metabolite/Degradate
Pesticide ingredient
Evidence Supporting This Chemical as an Endocrine Disruptor
Kumar S, Pant SC. 1988. Comparative sublethal ovarian pathology of some pesticides in the teleost, Puntius conchonius Hamilton. Bull Environ Contam Toxicol 41(2):227-232.
Pilo B, Mehan SP. 1987. Effect of cholinesterase inhibitors on acetylcholine and insulin induced glucose uptake and certain hepatic enzymes in pigeon liver: an in vitro study. Indian Journal of Physiology & Pharmacology 31(3):159-169.
*Category References
American Bird Conservancy. 2010. Pesticide Profile - Dicrotophos.
Compendium of Pesticide Common Names (CPCN).
US EPA. 2012. Pesticide Reregistration Status for Organophosphates.
US National Library of Medicine. Haz-Map.