[Determination of the genetic toxicity of 5-nitrofurylacrylic acid].

5-Nitro-2-furylacrylic acid besides gene mutations exerts positive effects in two other tests: it induces sister chromatid exchange in hamster cells V79 and cell transformation in vitro. All the presented data concerning mutagenicity of this compound have permitted concluding that this acid cannot be recommended for use as a stabilizer of wines and other beverages.