Microbial biodegradation of 4-chlorobiphenyl, a model compound of chlorinated biphenyls. [Achromobacter; Bacillus brevis]

Journal Article · Tue May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1984 · Appl. Environ. Microbiol.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6598462

Masse, R; Messier, F; Peloquin, L; Ayotte, C; Sylvestre, M

The biodegradation products of 4-chlorobiphenyl were analyzed in an Achromobacter sp. strain and a Bacillus brevis strain. Both strains generated the same metabolites, with 4-chlorobenzoic acid as the major metabolic product. The authors' results corroborate previous observations whereby most bacterial strains degrade the chlorobiphenyls via a major pathway which proceeds by a hydroxylation in position 2,3 and meta-1,2 fission. However, they also detected several metabolites whose structure suggests the existence of other routes for the degradation of chlorinated biphenyls. 21 references.

• Research Organization: Universite du Quebec, Montreal
• OSTI ID: 6598462
• Journal Information: Appl. Environ. Microbiol.; (United States), Journal Name: Appl. Environ. Microbiol.; (United States) Vol. 47:5; ISSN AEMID
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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