Environmental hormone is a class of chemical compounds in environment. It may affect human and animals on their normal endocrines, leading to reproductive, developmental and behavioral disorder. Phthalic acid esters (PAEs) are an important group of environmental hormones. Their main application is as plasticizers in the manufacture of plastics. In recent years, large amounts of plastics have caused a wide distribution of PAEs into environment. PAEs have become one of the most prevalent contaminants in the w...