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Partitioning of [sup 14]C-labelled 2,2[prime],4,4[prime]-tetrachlorobiphenyl between water and fish lipids

Journal Article · · Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry; (United States)

The partitioning of [sup 14]C-labelled 2,2[prime],4,4[prime]-tetrachlorobiphenyl (TCB) between fish lipids and water was studied in a continuous flow system. Fish lipids with high phospholipid content (>20% by weight) accumulated significantly less TCB than did fish lipids with low phospholipid content (<10% by weight). The hypothesis in the investigation is based on the fact that the main components in fish lipids--phospholipids, free fatty acids, mono-, di-, and triglycerides--vary in lipophilicity and other molecular characteristics. The results suggest that the bioconcentration factor of a hydrophobic compound is species specific depending on lipid composition.

OSTI ID:
6873141
Journal Information:
Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry; (United States), Journal Name: Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry; (United States) Vol. 13:10; ISSN 0730-7268; ISSN ETOCDK
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English