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ammonium perchlorate

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Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID24639
MeSH IDM0151571

Synonyms (40)

Synonym
AKOS015843749
ammonium perchlorate ,
einecs 232-235-1
ammonium perchlorate (nh4clo4)
un1442
hsdb 474
perchloric acid, ammonium salt
pkha
un0402
7790-98-9
NCGC00091931-01
NCGC00091931-02
dtxsid4024515 ,
NCGC00257019-01
tox21_303314
dtxcid704515
cas-7790-98-9
tox21_202293
NCGC00259842-01
ammonium perchlorate [un0402] [explosive 1.1d]
perchloric acid, ammonium salt (1:1)
ammonium perchlorate [un1442] [oxidizer]
ec 232-235-1
z3dq8vd57x ,
unii-z3dq8vd57x
ammonium perchlorate [hsdb]
ammonium perchlorate [mi]
perchloric acid ammonium salt (1:1)
HHEFNVCDPLQQTP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
FT-0698969
Q410203
(n h4) (cl o4)
ammonium chlorate(vii)
azanium;perchlorate
nh4clo4
ammonium perchlorate, (high explosive)
arcadene 426
arcite 322
arcite 155
ammonium perchlorate, (oxidizer)

Research Excerpts

Overview

Ammonium perchlorate (AP) is a powerful oxidizer manufactured almost exclusively for the aerospace industry. It is a potent thyroid function disruptor in all vertebrates tested thus far.

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"Ammonium perchlorate (AP) is a kind of inorganic chemical. "( Pulmonary fibrosis effect of ammonium perchlorate exposure in rabbit.
Chen, H; Ding, M; Liu, Q; Peng, KL; Wu, F; Zhang, R; Zhou, X, 2013
)
2.12
"Ammonium perchlorate (AP) is a powerful oxidizer manufactured almost exclusively for the aerospace industry. "( In utero and lactational exposure of Long-Evans rats to ammonium perchlorate (AP) disrupts ovarian follicle maturation.
Baldridge, MG; Gerstenberger, SL; Hutz, RJ; Stahl, RL; Tripoli, V, 2004
)
2.01
"Ammonium perchlorate (AP) is a widespread military waste product in the United States and is a potent thyroid function disruptor in all vertebrates tested thus far. "( Contribution of ammonium ions to the lethality and antimetamorphic effects of ammonium perchlorate.
Carr, JA; Goleman, WL, 2006
)
2
"Ammonium perchlorate is a primary ingredient in rocket fuel, fertilizers, paints, and lubricants."( Evaluation of ammonium perchlorate in the endocrine disruptor screening and testing program's male pubertal protocol: ability to detect effects on thyroid endpoints.
Buckalew, A; Cooper, RL; Ferrell, JM; Laws, SC; Stoker, TE, 2006
)
1.42

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ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"Ammonium perchlorate did not cause any concentration-related developmental abnormalities at concentrations below the 70-d LC50."( Environmentally relevant concentrations of ammonium perchlorate inhibit development and metamorphosis in Xenopus laevis.
Anderson, TA; Carr, JA; Goleman, WL; Kendall, RJ; Smith, EE; Urquidi, LJ, 2002
)
1.3

Toxicity

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
" No adverse effects on development at occurred levels that did not cause maternal toxicity."( Oral (drinking water) developmental toxicity study of ammonium perchlorate in Sprague-Dawley rats.
Funk, KA; Girard, MF; Mattie, D; Strawson, JE; York, RG,
)
0.38
"The toxic effects of AP on the growth of rats were not found, but those on the thyroid of rats were found significantly."( [Toxic effects of ammonium perchlorate on thyroid of rats].
Jiang, Y; Liu, WD; Lu, CR; Peng, DH; Peng, KL; Zhang, YR; Zhao, SL, 2003
)
0.65

Dosage Studied

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" The dosage levels (59 ppb, 14,140 ppb) bracketed a range of perchlorate concentrations measured in surface waters at the Longhorn Army Ammunition Plant (LHAAP) in Karnack, Texas, USA."( Environmentally relevant concentrations of ammonium perchlorate inhibit thyroid function and alter sex ratios in developing Xenopus laevis.
Anderson, TA; Carr, JA; Goleman, WL, 2002
)
0.58
" Breeding pairs were dosed continuously with 0, 1 nM, 1 micro M, or 1 mM AP in drinking water, from cohabitation until pups were euthanized at postnatal day (PND) 21."( In utero and lactational exposure to ammonium perchlorate in drinking water: effects on developing deer mice at postnatal day 21.
Anderson, TA; Gentles, BA; Mitchell, LP; Roots, EH; Smith, EE; Thuett, KA, 2002
)
0.59
" Breeding pairs were dosed continuously with 0, 1 nM, 1 micro M, or 1 mM concentrations of AP in drinking water from the time of cohabitation until pups from the third litter were weaned."( Effects of in utero and lactational ammonium perchlorate exposure on thyroid gland histology and thyroid and sex hormones in developing deer mice (peromyscus maniculatus) through postnatal day 21.
Anderson, T; Gentles, BA; Kendall, RJ; Mitchell, LP; Roots, EH; Smith, EE; Thuett, KA, 2002
)
0.59
" Perchlorate exposure led to hypothyroidism in hens from both treatment groups; egg production was decreased in the high dosage group only."( Effects of maternal exposure to ammonium perchlorate on thyroid function and the expression of thyroid-responsive genes in Japanese quail embryos.
Chen, Y; McNabb, FM; Sible, JC,
)
0.41
" Rats were administered (131)I- and 3 hours later dosed with either saline, 30 mg/kg of NH(4)ClO(4) or 30 mg/kg of KI."( Radioactive iodide (131 I-) excretion profiles in response to potassium iodide (KI) and ammonium perchlorate (NH4ClO4) prophylaxis.
Blount, B; Dallas, C; Fisher, J; Harris, C; Rollor, E; Valentin-Blasini, L; White, C, 2012
)
0.6
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Protein Targets (9)

Potency Measurements

ProteinTaxonomyMeasurementAverage (µ)Min (ref.)Avg (ref.)Max (ref.)Bioassay(s)
RAR-related orphan receptor gammaMus musculus (house mouse)Potency0.01930.006038.004119,952.5996AID1159521
GLI family zinc finger 3Homo sapiens (human)Potency60.08610.000714.592883.7951AID1259369; AID1259392
AR proteinHomo sapiens (human)Potency12.29980.000221.22318,912.5098AID743036
glucocorticoid receptor [Homo sapiens]Homo sapiens (human)Potency0.50120.000214.376460.0339AID588532
pregnane X nuclear receptorHomo sapiens (human)Potency61.81500.005428.02631,258.9301AID1346982
estrogen nuclear receptor alphaHomo sapiens (human)Potency3.93620.000229.305416,493.5996AID743075
vitamin D (1,25- dihydroxyvitamin D3) receptorHomo sapiens (human)Potency38.89520.023723.228263.5986AID743223
cytochrome P450, family 19, subfamily A, polypeptide 1, isoform CRA_aHomo sapiens (human)Potency54.48270.001723.839378.1014AID743083
activating transcription factor 6Homo sapiens (human)Potency61.64480.143427.612159.8106AID1159516
[prepared from compound, protein, and bioassay information from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (68)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19902 (2.94)18.7374
1990's8 (11.76)18.2507
2000's34 (50.00)29.6817
2010's21 (30.88)24.3611
2020's3 (4.41)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 61.32

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be very strong demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index61.32 (24.57)
Research Supply Index4.36 (2.92)
Research Growth Index5.23 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index101.68 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.05 (0.95)

This Compound (61.32)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews2 (2.60%)6.00%
Case Studies1 (1.30%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other74 (96.10%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]