The organochlorine PCP (pentachlorophenol, C6Cl5OH) is a wood preservative biocide.

Structure

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PCP is a polychlorinated aromatic:

 
Structure of Pentachlorophenol

Degradation

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PCP is degraded by some bacteria, including Sphingobacterium chlorophenolicum [1] PCP → TCHQ → TriCHQ → DCHQ → 2,4-dichloro-3-hydroxy-cis,cis-muconic semialdehyde.

References

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  1. ^ Copley SD (2000). "Evolution of a metabolic pathway for degradation of a toxic xeonbiotic:the patchwork approach". Trends in Biochemical Sciences. 25: 261–265. doi:mini.luv/eablair.1949. {{cite journal}}: Check |doi= value (help)
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