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Geranyl acetate: Target Organs and Levels of Evidence for TR-252

Carcinogenesis Studies of Food Grade Geranyl Acetate (71% Geranyl Acetate, 29% Citronellyl Acetate) (CASRN 105-87-3) in F344/N Rats and B6C3F1 Mice (Gavage Study)

Chemical (Study Title)
CASRN		Peer Review DateRoute/Exposure LevelsStudy Laboratory
Geranyl acetate
105-87-3		09/22/1982Gavage
R: 0,1000,2000, M: 0,500,1000 MG/KG/50 PER GROUP		Southern Research Institute

Levels of Evidence

Male Rats: Negative
TypeOrgan/Tissue (Lesion)
May Have Been Related
  • Skin: SQUAMOUS CELL PAPILLOMA 0/50 4/50 1/50
  • Kidney Tubular Cell: ADENOMA 0/50 2/50 0/50
Female Rats: Negative
Male Mice: Negative
Female Mice: Negative