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Testing Status of Phthalic acid 88993

CASRN: 88-99-3

Formula: C8-H6-O4

Synonyms/Common Names

  • 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid (9CI)

Special Studies

  • Absorption Distribution Metabolism Excretion (Topical Application)  (K88993)  Completed 
    • Male Rats [R]: F344/N
    • Dose: (topical application) 7.9 and 79 mg/kg [R].

Genetic Toxicology

  • Salmonella  (463535)  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