(D)-Ethionine

Agent Name
(D)-Ethionine
CAS Number
535-32-0
Formula
C6-H13-N-O2-S
Major Category
Other Classes
(D)-Ethionine formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Butyric acid, 2-amino-4-(ethylthio)-, D-; D-2-Amino-4-(ethylthio)butyric acid; D-Ethionine; D-Homocysteine, S-ethyl-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Other Organic Compounds
Description
White flakes; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a foliar spray to lower the incidence of potato common scab; [HSDB]
Comments
Causes changes to the blood after intraperitoneal administration with an LD50 of 185 mg/kg; [RTECS] Causes liver injury by interfering with metabolic pathways; [HSDB] An irritant; Targets the liver; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
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Adverse Effects

Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: