The following alerts are based on the data in the tables below. An absence of an alert does not imply the substance has no implications for human health, biodiversity or the environment but just that we do not have the data to form a judgement.
A second generation ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitor which prevents the catalytic conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II and in turn causes vasodilation and an increase in capillary blood volume
Molecular targets
[Angiotensin-converting enzyme, antagonist]
CAS RN
86541-74-4
EC number
-
CIPAC number
-
US EPA chemical code
-
PubChem CID
5362123
ATCvet Code
QC09AA07
Therapeutic Class
Alimentary tract & metabolism: Agents acting on the renin-angiotensin system; ACE inhibitor
Metabolised in the liver to the active substance Benazeprilat. Equally excreted by both liver and kidney. Also excreted in breast milk and unmetabolized in faeces.
Q3 Q = Miscellaneous data from online sources 3 = Unverified data of known source
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Health issues
Specific human health issues
Carcinogen
Genotoxic
Endocrine disruptor
XNo, known not to cause a problem
A0 A = Chromosome aberration (EFSA database) 0 = No data
;
B0 B = DNA damage/repair (EFSA database) 0 = No data
;
C0 C = Gene mutation (EFSA database) 0 = No data
;
D0 D = Genome mutation (EFSA database) 0 = No data
;
E3 E = Unspecified genotoxicity type (miscellaneous data source) 3 = Negative
No data found
Reproduction / development effects
Acetyl cholinesterase inhibitor
Neurotoxicant
✓Yes, known to cause a problem
No data found
✓Yes, known to cause a problem
Respiratory tract irritant
Skin irritant
Skin sensitiser
✓Yes, known to cause a problem
✓Yes, known to cause a problem
No data found
Eye irritant
Phototoxicant
 
✓Yes, known to cause a problem
No data found
 
General human health issues
May cause diarrhoea, hypotension; disturbances in heart rhythm
Handling issues
Property
Value and interpretation
General
Incompatible with oxidising agents Emits toxic fumes in a fire
Lewis, K.A., Tzilivakis, J., Warner, D. and Green, A. (2016) An international database for pesticide risk assessments and management. Human and Ecological Risk Assessment: An International Journal, 22(4), 1050-1064. DOI: 10.1080/10807039.2015.1133242