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Testing Status of Methyl ethyl ketone 10385-H

CASRN: 78-93-3

Formula: C4-H8-O

Synonyms/Common Names

  • 2-Butanone (9CI)

Genetic Toxicology

  • In Vitro Cytogenetics (CA/SCE)  (036259)  Completed 
    • Sister Chromatid Exchange Negative 
    • Chromosome Aberrations Negative 
  • Salmonella  (292013)  Completed 
    • Citation: Zeiger E, Anderson B, Haworth S, Lawlor T, Mortelmans K. Salmonella mutagenicity tests: V. Results from the testing of 311 chemicals. Environ Mol Mutagen. 1992;19 Suppl 21:2-141. doi: 10.1002/em.2850190603
    •  Negative 

Organ Systems Toxicity

  • 6 to 15 GD Conventional Teratology (Inhalation)  (TER88046)  Completed 
    • Female Mice: Swiss
    • Dose: 400, 1000, 3000 PPM.
    • Mice Maternal Positive 
    • Mice Fetal Positive