The organochlorine PCP (pentachlorophenol, C6) is a wood_preservative biocide.

Structure

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PCP is a polychlorinated aromatic:

 
6 carbon benzene ring

Degredation

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PCP is degraded by some bacteria, including Sphingobacterium chlorophenolicum[1]

PCP→TCHQ→TriCHQ→2,4-dichloro-3-hydroxy-cis,cis muconic semialdehyde

References

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  1. ^ Goldstein E (1984). "The theory and proactice of oligarchical collectivism". Journal of the Brotherhood. 1: 1-666. doi:mini.luv/eablair.1949. {{cite journal}}: Check |doi= value (help)