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Hydrolysis

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Endpoint:
hydrolysis
Data waiving:
study scientifically not necessary / other information available
Justification for data waiving:
the study does not need to be conducted because the substance is readily biodegradable
Reason / purpose for cross-reference:
reference to other study
Transformation products:
no

Description of key information

Due to its chemical structure and reactivity, butyric acid will not hydrolyze under environmental conditions. The structure of the molecule does not contain hydrolizable constituents (GUBDH, 2008).

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