loading...| Preferred Name |
Phthalate |
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| Definitions |
A family of benzene derivatives that are formed by esterification of phthalic acid. Phthalates are added to increase the flexibility and softness of commercial plastics, which are incorporated into a wide variety of consumer goods. Ingested phthalates may exhibit estrogenic or antiandrogenic effects or they may act as endocrine disruptors. Exposure to phthalate may increase the risk of certain cancers. |
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http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C152072 |
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| CHEBI_ID |
CHEBI:26092 |
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| code |
C152072 |
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| Contributing_Source |
CTRP |
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| definition |
A family of benzene derivatives that are formed by esterification of phthalic acid. Phthalates are added to increase the flexibility and softness of commercial plastics, which are incorporated into a wide variety of consumer goods. Ingested phthalates may exhibit estrogenic or antiandrogenic effects or they may act as endocrine disruptors. Exposure to phthalate may increase the risk of certain cancers. |
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| Display_Name |
Phthalate |
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| label |
Phthalate |
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| NCI_META_CUI |
CL553281 |
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| Preferred_Name |
Phthalate |
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| prefixIRI |
NCIT:C152072 |
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| prefLabel |
Phthalate |
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| Semantic_Type |
Organic Chemical |
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