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TR-516: 2-Methylimidazole (693-98-1)


Study Results


Chronic Bioassay Level of Evidence

An overview of chronic evidence from Rats studies.
Rats
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  • Clear Evidence, Female, Rats
  • Some Evidence, Male, Rats
An overview of chronic evidence from Mice studies.
Mice
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  • Some Evidence, Female, Mice
  • Some Evidence, Male, Mice

Genetic Toxicology

An overview of Genetic Toxicology Micronucleus Mice study conclusions related to TR-516: 2-Methylimidazole (693-98-1).
Micronucleus - Mice
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  • Male: Positive
    Female: Positive
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  • Male: Negative
An overview of Genetic Toxicology Micronucleus Rats study conclusions related to TR-516: 2-Methylimidazole (693-98-1).
Micronucleus - Rats
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  • Male: Negative
An overview of Genetic Toxicology Bacterial Mutagenicity study conclusions related to TR-516: 2-Methylimidazole (693-98-1).
Bacterial Mutagenicity
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  • Negative

Citation Information


NTP. TR-516: 2-Methylimidazole (693-98-1). Chemical Effects in Biological Systems (CEBS). Research Triangle Park, NC (USA): National Toxicology Program (NTP).

Publications


TR-516 Toxicology and Carcinogenesis Studies of 2-Methylimidazole (CASRN 693-98-1) in F344/N Rats and B6C3F1 Mice (Feed Studies)

Study Data


Toxicity and Carcinogenicity Studies


Evaluation of the Chronic Toxicity and Carcinogenicity (C92012B) of 2-Methylimidazole (693-98-1) in F344/N Rats Exposed via Dosed Feed
Evaluation of the Chronic Toxicity and Carcinogenicity (C92012B) of 2-Methylimidazole (693-98-1) in B6C3F1 Mice Exposed via Dosed Feed

Genetic Toxicology Studies


Genetic Toxicity Evaluation of 2-Methylimidazole (693-98-1) in Micronucleus Study A05124 in B6C3F1 Mice
Genetic Toxicity Evaluation of 2-Methylimidazole (693-98-1) in Micronucleus Study A69851 in B6C3F1 Mice
Genetic Toxicity Evaluation of 2-Methylimidazole (693-98-1) in Micronucleus Study A84932 in F344 Rats
Genetic Toxicity Evaluation of 2-Methylimidazole in Salmonella/E.coli Mutagenicity Test or Ames Test. Study A28742
Summary Data