Absorption, Distribution and Excretion of 2-phenoxyetanol in Rainbow Trout

Abstract

The absorption, distribution and excretion of 2-phenoxyethanol which is a piscine anesthetic, were examined in rainbow trout. In fish tranquilized with a sate concentration of 2-phenoxy-ethanol, it was distributed in the brain, liver, kideny, and gall bladder, especialy, the cerebellum. 2-phenoxyethanol was rapidly excreted and the biological half life under these experimental con-ditions was approximetely 30 min.