Trilostane

Trilostane	Last updated: 31/08/2023
(Also known as: modrastane)

Data alerts

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.

Environmental fate	Ecotoxicity	Human health
		Human health High alert: Reproduction/development effects Warning: Significant data are missing

GENERAL INFORMATION

Description

A drug used for the treatment of Cushing's disease (hyperandrenocorticism) mainly in dogs but also in cats and horses.

Availability status

Introduction & key dates

2008, USA approved for dogs only

Examples of species treated

Dogs, Cats, Horses

Chemical structure

Isomerism

Isomeric

Chemical formula

C₂₀H₂₇NO₃

Canonical SMILES

CC12CCC3C(C1CCC2O)CCC45C3(CC(=C(C4O5)O)C#N)C

Isomeric SMILES

C[C@]12CC[C@H]3[C@H]([C@@H]1CC[C@@H]2O)CC[C@]45[C@@]3(CC(=C([C@H]4O5)O)C#N)C

International Chemical Identifier key (InChIKey)

KVJXBPDAXMEYOA-CXANFOAXSA-N

International Chemical Identifier (InChI)

InChI=1S/C20H27NO3/c1-18-7-6-14-12(13(18)3-4-15(18)22)5-8-20-17(24-20)16(23)11(10-21)9-19(14,20)2/h12-15,17,22-23H,3-9H2,1-2H3/t12-,13-,14-,15-,17+,18-,19+,20+/m0/s1

2D structure diagram/image available?

Yes

General status

Veterinary substance type

Adrenocortical suppressant, Medicinal drug

Substance groups

Hormone

Minimum active substance purity

99%

Known relevant impurities

Substance origin

Natural

Mode of action

An inhibitor of 3 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase

Molecular targets

[3 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase/Delta 5-->4-isomerase type I, antagonist], [3 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase/Delta 5-->4-isomerase type II, antagonist], [Estrogen receptor, modulator], [Estrogen receptor beta, modulator]

CAS RN

13647-35-3

EC number

237-133-0

CIPAC number

US EPA chemical code

PubChem CID

656583

ATCvet Code

QH02CA01

Therapeutic Class

Systemic hormone preparations excluding sex hormones & insulins: Corticosteroids for systemic use

Controlled Drug?

Regulation 37/2010 MRL Classification

No data

Molecular mass

329.43

PIN (Preferred Identification Name)

IUPAC name

(1S,2R,6R,8S,11S,12S,15S,16S)-5,15-dihydroxy-2,16-dimethyl-7-oxapentacyclo-octadec-4-ene-4-carbonitrile

CAS name

Other status information

Relevant Environmental Water Quality Standards

Physical state

White to off-white crystalline powder

Formulations

Property

Product

Manufacturer

Authorisation Route

UK Legal Class

Example products using this active

Vetoryl 10 mg hard capsules for dogs

Dechra Ltd

EU Mutually recognised procedure

Prescription only medicine to be authorised by a veterinarian (POM-V)

Vetoryl 60 mg hard capsules for dogs

Dechra Ltd

EU Mutually recognised procedure

Prescription only medicine to be authorised by a veterinarian (POM-V)

Formulation and application details

Usually supplied in tablet or capsule form for oral administration

ENVIRONMENTAL FATE

Property

Value

Source; quality score; and other information

Interpretation

Solubility - In water at 20 °C (mg l⁻¹)

59.3

Moderate

Solubility - In organic solvents at 20 °C (mg l⁻¹)

Melting point (°C)

264

Boiling point (°C)

498

Degradation point (°C)

Flashpoint (°C)

255

Octanol-water partition coefficient at pH 7, 20 °C

2.57 X 10⁰²

Calculated

Log P

2.41

Low

Fat solubility of residues

Solubility

Data type

Density (g ml⁻¹)

1.28

Dissociation constant pKa) at 25 °C

Vapour pressure at 20 °C (mPa)

Henry's law constant at 25 °C (Pa m³ mol⁻¹)

Maximum UV-vis absorption L mol⁻¹ cm⁻¹

In ethanol: 252nm = 8300

Surface tension (mN m⁻¹)

Refractive Index

1.61

Degradation

Property

Value

Source; quality score; and other information

Interpretation

Soil degradation (days) (aerobic)

DT₅₀ (typical)

DT₅₀ (lab at 20 °C)

DT₅₀ (field)

DT₉₀ (lab at 20 °C)

DT₉₀ (field)

Note

Manure DT₅₀ (days)

Aqueous photolysis DT₅₀ (days) at pH 7

Value

Note

Aqueous hydrolysis DT₅₀ (days) at 20 °C and pH 7

Value

Note

Water-sediment DT₅₀ (days)

Water phase only DT₅₀ (days)

Soil adsorption and mobility

Property

Value

Source; quality score; and other information

Interpretation

Linear

K_d

K_oc

Notes and range

Freundlich

K_f

K_foc

¹/_n

Notes and range

pH sensitivity

Fate indices

Property

Value

Source; quality score; and other information

Interpretation

GUS leaching potential index

Bio-concentration factor

BCF (l kg⁻¹)

CT₅₀ (days)

Known metabolites

None

ECOTOXICOLOGY

Terrestrial ecotoxicology

Property

Value

Source; quality score; and other information

Interpretation

Mammals - Acute oral LD₅₀ (mg kg⁻¹)

> 15000

Rat

Low

Mammals - Short term dietary NOEL

(mg kg⁻¹)

(ppm diet)

Mammals - Chronic 21d NOAEL (mg kg⁻¹ bw d⁻¹)

Birds - Acute LD₅₀ (mg kg⁻¹)

Birds - Short term dietary (LC₅₀/LD₅₀)

Birds - Chronic 21d NOEL (mg kg⁻¹ bw d⁻¹)

Earthworms - Acute 14 day LC₅₀ (mg kg⁻¹)

Earthworms - Chronic NOEC, reproduction (mg kg⁻¹)

Soil micro-organisms

Collembola

Acute LC₅₀ (mg kg⁻¹)

Chronic NOEC (mg kg⁻¹)

Non-target plants

Honeybees (Apis spp.)

Contact acute LD₅₀ (worst case from 24, 48 and 72 hour values - μg bee⁻¹)

Oral acute LD₅₀ (worst case from 24, 48 and 72 hour values - μg bee⁻¹)

Unknown mode acute LD₅₀ (worst case from 24, 48 and 72 hour values - μg bee⁻¹)

Chronic

Bumblebees (Bombus spp.)

Contact acute LD₅₀ (worst case from 24, 48 and 72 hour values - μg bee⁻¹)

Oral acute LD₅₀ (worst case from 24, 48 and 72 hour values - μg bee⁻¹)

Mason bees (Osmia spp.)

Contact acute LD₅₀ (worst case from 24, 48 and 72 hour values - μg bee⁻¹)

Oral acute LD₅₀ (worst case from 24, 48 and 72 hour values - μg bee⁻¹)

Other bee species (1)

Acute LD₅₀ (worst case from 24, 48 and 72 hour values - μg insect⁻¹)

Mode of exposure

Other bee species (2)

Acute LD₅₀ (worst case from 24, 48 and 72 hour values - μg insect⁻¹)

Mode of exposure

Beneficial insects (Ladybirds)

Beneficial insects (Lacewings)

Beneficial insects (Parasitic wasps)

Beneficial insects (Predatory mites)

Beneficial insects (Ground beetles)

Aquatic ecotoxicology

Property

Value

Source; quality score; and other information

Interpretation

Fish - Acute 96 hour LC₅₀ (mg l⁻¹)

Fish - Chronic 21 day NOEC (mg l⁻¹)

Aquatic invertebrates - Acute 48 hour EC₅₀ (mg l⁻¹)

Aquatic invertebrates - Chronic 21 day NOEC (mg l⁻¹)

Aquatic crustaceans - Acute 96 hour LC₅₀ (mg l⁻¹)

Sediment dwelling organisms - Acute 96 hour LC₅₀ (mg l⁻¹)

Sediment dwelling organisms - Chronic 28 day NOEC, static, water (mg l⁻¹)

Sediment dwelling organisms - Chronic 28 day NOEC, sediment (mg kg⁻¹)

Aquatic plants - Acute 7 day EC₅₀, biomass (mg l⁻¹)

Algae - Acute 72 hour EC₅₀, growth (mg l⁻¹)

Algae - Chronic 96 hour NOEC, growth (mg l⁻¹)

Mesocosm study data

NOEAEC mg l⁻¹

HUMAN HEALTH AND PROTECTION

General

Property

Value

Source; quality score; and other information

Interpretation

Threshold of Toxicological Concern (Cramer Class)

High (class III)

Mammals - Acute oral LD₅₀ (mg kg⁻¹)

> 15000

Rat

Low

Mammals - Dermal LD₅₀ (mg kg⁻¹ body weight)

Mammals - Inhalation LC₅₀ (mg l⁻¹)

Other Mammal toxicity endpoints

Subcutaneous LD₅₀ > 7050 mg kg⁻¹

Rat

Intravenous LD₅₀ = 102 mg kg⁻¹

Rat

ADI - Acceptable Daily Intake (mg kg⁻¹ bw day⁻¹)

ARfD - Acute Reference Dose (mg kg⁻¹ bw day⁻¹)

AAOEL - Acute Acceptable Operator Exposure Level (mg kg⁻¹ bw day⁻¹)

AOEL - Acceptable Operator Exposure Level - Systemic (mg kg⁻¹ bw day⁻¹)

Dermal penetration studies (%)

Dangerous Substances Directive 76/464

Exposure Routes

Public

Occupational

Mammalian dose elimination route and rate

Excreted primarily in the faeces of the rat, indicating biliary excretion as the major metabolic pathway. In monkeys it is lost in both the urine and faeces.

Health issues

Specific human health issues

Carcinogen

Genotoxic

Endocrine disruptor

; ; ; ;

No data found

Reproduction / development effects

Acetyl cholinesterase inhibitor

Neurotoxicant

No data found

Respiratory tract irritant

Skin irritant

Skin sensitiser

No data found

Eye irritant

Phototoxicant

No data found

General human health issues

May cause gastrointesinal problems

Handling issues

Property

Value and interpretation

General

No information available

CLP classification 2013

WHO Classification

Not listed (Not listed)

UN Number

Waste disposal & packaging

Shelf-life, storage, stability and reactivity

TRANSLATIONS

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trilostane

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Record last updated:	31/08/2023
Contact:	aeru@herts.ac.uk
Please cite as:	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