Abstract
The high use of nitro musk xylene (MX) and musk ketone (MK) as fragrances, and their persistence and bioaccumulation potential make them ubiquitous environmental contaminants. The 4-amino-MX (AMX) and 2-amino-MK (AMK) metabolites have been detected in trout fish hemoglobin (Hb) samples by gas chromatography-ion trap-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Twelve Hb samples prepared from rainbow trout that were exposed to MX and MK, over a period of 24 and 72h, were analyzed. Amino metabolites were liberated by basic hydrolysis and extracted from the fish Hb into n-hexane. The extract was concentrated, analyzed, and spiked with a standard solution (80pg/μl) of AMX or AMK and reanalyzed. Concentrations of AMX from 10 to 25ng/g were detected in Hb from fish taken 24 and 72h after MX exposure. At 24 and 72h after MK exposure, the concentration of AMK was found to be 25-51ng/g and 9.5-25ng/g, respectively. Concentrations of AMK in Hb from two of the three trout were substantially lower after 72h compared with 24h exposure. The AMX and AMK metabolites were not detected in four control samples. Average recoveries exceeding 89 and 86% could be achieved for AMX and AMK, respectively, with a coefficient of variation (CV) around 5%.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 315-324 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Aquatic Toxicology |
Volume | 67 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 12 2004 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:Notice: The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), through its Office of Research and Development (ORD), funded and performed the research described. This manuscript has been subjected to the EPA’s peer and administrative review and has been approved for publication. Mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by EPA for use.
Keywords
- Biomarkers
- Fish
- Hb adducts
- Nitro musk
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Aquatic Science
- Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis