Environmental Science & Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
58(23), P. 10275 - 10286
Published: June 3, 2024
The
pronounced
lethality
of
N-(1,3-dimethylbutyl)-N′-phenyl-p-phenylenediamine
quinone
(6PPD-quinone
or
6PPDQ)
toward
specific
salmonids,
while
sparing
other
fish
species,
has
received
considerable
attention.
However,
the
underlying
cause
this
species-specific
toxicity
remains
unresolved.
This
study
explored
6PPDQ
toxicokinetics
and
intestinal
microbiota
composition
in
adult
zebrafish
during
a
14-day
exposure
to
environmentally
realistic
concentrations,
followed
by
7-day
recovery
phase.
Predominant
accumulation
occurred
brain,
intestine,
eyes,
with
lowest
levels
liver.
Six
metabolites
were
found
undergo
hydroxylation,
two
additionally
undergoing
O-sulfonation.
Semiquantitative
analyses
revealed
that
predominant
metabolite
featured
hydroxy
group
situated
on
phenyl
ring
adjacent
quinone.
was
further
validated
assessing
enzyme
activity
determining
silico
binding
interactions.
Notably,
affinity
between
phase
I
II
enzymes
exceeded
corresponding
coho
salmon
1.04–1.53
times,
suggesting
higher
potential
for
detoxification
tolerant
species.
Whole-genome
sequencing
significant
increases
genera
Nocardioides
Rhodococcus
after
6PPDQ.
Functional
annotation
pathway
enrichment
predicted
these
would
be
responsible
biodegradation
metabolism
xenobiotics.
These
findings
offer
crucial
data
comprehending
6PPDQ-induced
toxicity.
Environmental Science & Technology Letters,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
9(12), P. 1056 - 1062
Published: Nov. 21, 2022
N-(1,3-Dimethylbutyl)-N′-phenyl-p-phenylenediamine
(6PPD)
and
its
quinone
derivative,
6PPD-quinone
(6PPD-Q),
have
been
found
to
be
prevalent
in
the
environment,
but
there
are
currently
no
data
on
their
presence
humans.
Herein,
we
conducted
first
human
biomonitoring
study
of
6PPD
6PPD-Q
by
measuring
150
urine
samples
collected
from
three
different
populations
(general
adults,
children,
pregnant
women)
South
China.
Both
were
detected
samples,
with
detection
frequencies
between
60%
100%.
Urinary
concentrations
significantly
higher
than
those
correlated
well
(p
<
0.01),
indicating
coexposure
In
vitro
metabolic
experiments
demonstrated
rapid
depletion
liver
microsomes,
which
should
responsible
for
lower
urine.
Additionally,
women
exhibited
apparently
(median
0.068
2.91
ng/mL,
respectively)
did
adults
(0.018
0.40
ng/mL)
children
(0.015
0.076
ng/mL).
The
high
daily
urinary
excretion
was
estimated
273
(ng/kg
bw)/day.
Considering
that
a
lethal
toxicant
multiple
aquatic
species,
potential
health
risks
posed
long-term
exposure
require
urgent
attention.
Environmental Science & Technology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
57(6), P. 2393 - 2403
Published: Jan. 31, 2023
p-Phenylenediamines
(PPDs)
are
widely
used
as
antioxidants
in
tire
rubber,
and
their
derived
quinone
transformation
products
(PPD-Qs)
may
pose
a
threat
to
marine
ecosystems.
A
compelling
example
is
N-(1,3-dimethylbutyl)-N′-phenyl-p-phenylenediamine
(6PPD)-derived
quinone,
called
6PPD-Q,
the
causal
toxicant
for
stormwater-linked
acute
mortality
toward
coho
salmon.
However,
knowledge
of
co-occurrences
PPDs
PPD-Qs
transport
from
freshwater
oceanic
waterbodies
on
large
geographical
scale
remains
unknown.
Herein,
we
performed
first
large-scale
survey
these
chemicals
sediments
across
urban
rivers,
estuaries,
coasts,
deep-sea
regions.
Our
results
demonstrated
that
seven
four
ubiquitously
present
riverine,
estuarine,
coastal
sediments,
most
them
also
occur
sediments.
The
dominant
concern
were
identified
6PPD
6PPD-Q.
Total
sedimentary
concentrations
presented
clear
spatial
trend
with
decreasing
levels
rivers
(medians:
39.7
15.2
ng/g)
estuaries
(14.0
5.85
then
coasts
(9.47
2.97
regions
(5.24
3.96
ng/g).
Interestingly,
variation
ratios
6PPD-Q
(R6PPD/6PPD-Q)
trend.
field
measurements
implied
riverine
outflows
be
an
important
route
rubber-derived
open
oceans.
Environmental Science & Technology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
57(14), P. 5621 - 5632
Published: March 30, 2023
6PPD,
a
tire
rubber
antioxidant,
poses
substantial
ecological
risks
because
it
can
form
highly
toxic
quinone
transformation
product
(TP),
6PPD-quinone
(6PPDQ),
during
exposure
to
gas-phase
ozone.
Important
data
gaps
exist
regarding
the
structures,
reaction
mechanisms,
and
environmental
occurrence
of
TPs
from
6PPD
ozonation.
To
address
these
gaps,
ozonation
was
conducted
over
24–168
h
were
characterized
using
high-resolution
mass
spectrometry.
The
probable
structures
proposed
for
23
with
5
subsequently
standard-verified.
Consistent
prior
findings,
6PPDQ
(C18H22N2O2)
one
major
in
(∼1
19%
yield).
Notably,
not
observed
6QDI
(N-(1,3-dimethylbutyl)-N′-phenyl-p-quinonediimine),
indicating
that
formation
does
proceed
through
or
associated
TPs.
Other
included
multiple
C18H22N2O
C18H22N2O2
isomers,
presumptive
N-oxide,
N,N′-dioxide,
orthoquinone
structures.
Standard-verified
quantified
roadway-impacted
samples,
total
concentrations
130
±
3.2
μg/g
methanol
extracts
tread
wear
particles
(TWPs),
34
4
μg/g-TWP
aqueous
TWP
leachates,
2700
1500
ng/L
roadway
runoff,
1900
1200
creeks.
These
demonstrate
are
likely
an
important
ubiquitous
class
contaminants
environments.
Environmental Science & Technology Letters,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10(10), P. 815 - 823
Published: Sept. 1, 2023
N-(1,3-Dimethylbutyl)-N′-phenyl-p-phenylenediamine
(6PPD)
is
a
chemical
added
to
tires
prevent
their
oxidative
degradation.
6PPD
highly
reactive
with
ozone
and
oxygen,
leading
the
formation
of
transformation
products
such
as
quinone
(6PPDQ)
on
tire
surfaces
and,
subsequently,
in
road
wear
particles.
6PPDQ
toxicant
that
has
been
found
roadway
runoff
receiving
water
systems.
Its
presence
municipal
stormwater
led
acute
mortality
coho
salmon
during
migration
urban
creeks
reproduce,
generating
global
interest
studying
its
occurrence
toxicity
environment.
This
review
aims
provide
critical
overview
current
state
knowledge
6PPDQ,
assisting
researchers
policymakers
understanding
potential
impacts
this
emerging
environment
human
health.
As
there
are
many
unanswered
questions
surrounding
further
research
needed.
highlights
importance
including
regulations
for
6PPD,
well
all
synthetic
chemicals
concern.
Environmental Science & Technology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
57(36), P. 13429 - 13438
Published: Aug. 29, 2023
The
rubber
antioxidant
6PPD
has
gained
significant
attention
due
to
its
highly
toxic
transformation
product,
6PPD-quinone
(6PPDQ).
Despite
their
detection
in
urines
of
pregnant
women,
the
placental
transfer
and
developmental
toxicity
6PPDQ
are
unknown.
Here,
we
treated
C57Bl/6
mice
with
4
mg/kg
or
investigate
urine
excretion
transfer.
Female
male
exhibited
sex
difference
profiles
6PPDQ.
Urine
concentrations
were
one
order
magnitude
lower
than
those
6PPD,
suggesting
higher
bioaccumulation
In
from
embryonic
day
11.5
15.5,
showed
∼1.5–8
times
placenta,
embryo
body,
brain,
Using
vitro
dual-luciferase
reporter
assays,
revealed
that
activated
human
retinoic
acid
receptor
α
(RARα)
retinoid
X
(RXRα)
at
as
low
0.3
μM,
which
was
∼10-fold
detected
urines.
RXRα
1.2
μM.
These
results
demonstrate
exposure
risks
during
pregnancy
emphasize
need
for
further
toxicological
epidemiological
investigations.
Environmental Science Processes & Impacts,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
25(5), P. 901 - 911
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
We
here
report
chemical
characteristics
relevant
to
the
fate
and
transport
of
recently
discovered
environmental
toxicant
6PPD-quinone
(2-((4-methylpentan-2-yl)amino)-5-(phenylamino)cyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione
or
“6PPDQ”).