Prediction of the metabolism and toxicological profiles of gasoline oxygenates

Zhang, YP; Macina, OT; Rosenkranz, HS; Karol, MH; Mattison, DR

HERO ID

85743

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year

1997

Language

English

HERO ID 85743
In Press No
Year 1997
Title Prediction of the metabolism and toxicological profiles of gasoline oxygenates
Authors Zhang, YP; Macina, OT; Rosenkranz, HS; Karol, MH; Mattison, DR
Journal Inhalation Toxicology
Volume 9
Issue 3
Page Numbers 237-254
Abstract Methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE), ethyl tert-butyl ether (ETBE), tert-amyl methyl ether (TAME), and diisopropyl ether (DIPE) were evaluated with CASE/MULTICASE structure relational models in order to determine their potential to pose human health risks. None of the parent ethers were predicted to be sensory irritants, eye irritants, contact sensitizers, mutagens, developmental toxicants, or carcinogens. The putative metabolites of ETBE were generated by META, an expert system, and evaluated for their potential to contribute to toxicity. Several of the metabolites were predicted by CASE/MULTICASE to be sensory irritants, contact sensitizers, mutagens, developmental toxicants, and carcinogens. A preliminary examination of the putative rnetabolites of TAME and DIPE revealed the presence of epoxides, a class of chemicals associated with developmental toxicity, carcinogenicity, and dermal contact sensitivity.
Wosid WOS:A1997WW37800003
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Comments ECRIB.Inhalation Toxicol. 9: 237-254.
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Language Text English
Keyword 1634-04-4; 637-92-3; 994-05-8; 108-20-3; NO CAS RN
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