The metabolism and disposition of ethyl 3-ethoxypropionate in the rat

Deisinger, PJ; Boatman, RJ; Guest, D

HERO ID

4386903

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year

1990

Language

English

PMID

2127967

HERO ID 4386903
In Press No
Year 1990
Title The metabolism and disposition of ethyl 3-ethoxypropionate in the rat
Authors Deisinger, PJ; Boatman, RJ; Guest, D
Journal Xenobiotica
Volume 20
Issue 10
Page Numbers 989-997
Abstract 1. The metabolism and disposition of ethyl 3-ethoxypropionate (EEP) in male Sprague-Dawley rats was studied following single oral gavage at 150 or 1500 mg/kg. The 14C-EEP was rapidly absorbed at both dose levels, and was excreted predominantly as metabolites in the urine within 24 h of administration. 2. The major urinary metabolites of EEP were monoethyl malonate and 3-ethoxypropionate. Other metabolites included malonic acid and the glycine conjugate of 3-ethoxypropionate. Trace amounts of 14C-EEP were detected after both doses. 3. 14CO2 in the expired air accounted for 34% and 20% of the dose at 150 and 1500 mg 14C-EEP/kg, respectively, mostly in the first 24 h following administration. The appearance of 14CO2 indicates extensive oxidation of the molecule, and the lower percentage of 14CO2 at the high dose possibly indicates saturation of an oxidative metabolic pathway. 4. No evidence was found for alkoxyacetic acid metabolites, such as those produced by metabolism of some low molecular weight ethylene glycol ethers.
Doi 10.3109/00498259009046821
Pmid 2127967
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Language Text English
Keyword Administration, Oral; Animals; Carbon Dioxide/metabolism; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Intestinal Absorption; Propionates/administration & dosage/metabolism/pharmacokinetics; Rats, Inbred Strains; Solvents/administration & dosage/metabolism/pharmacokinetics; Tissue Distribution