Gyromitrin
CAS Number
16568-02-8Synonym
Acetaldehyde n-formyl-n-methylhydrazone; Acetaldehyde methylformylhydrazone; Ethylidene gyromitrin; n-Methyl-n-formyl hydrazone of acetaldehyde
Occurrence/Use
Naturally occurring in several mushrooms of the genus Gyromitra. Hydrolyzed in the body to form methylhydrazine (MMH).
Cancer Potency Information
| Latest Criteria: | Proposition 65 NSRLs/MADLs |
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| Inhalation Unit Risk (μg/cubic meter)-1: | 2.9 E-3 |
| Inhalation Slope Factor (mg/kg-day)-1: | 1.0 E+1 |
| Oral Slope Factor (mg/kg-day)-1: | 1.0 E+1 |
| Comments/References: |
OEHHA 1992. Expedited Cancer Potency Values and Proposed Regulatory Levels for Certain Proposition 65 Carcinogens. |
Proposition 65
Chemical Status
| Cancer: | Currently listed |
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Cancer
| Listed as causing : | Listed as causing: Cancer |
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Safe Harbor Levels
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| Last NSRL/MADL Revision: | 1992 |
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