Biotransformation of 3-methylphthalate by Micrococcus sp. strain 12B |
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| Authors: | R W Eaton D W Ribbons |
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| Institution: | Department of Microbiology, University of Miami School of Medicine, Florida 33152. |
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| Abstract: | When Micrococcus strain 12B grown on o-phthalate was incubated with 3-methylphthalate, three compounds accumulated. These were shown to be 2-pyrone-3-methyl-4,6-dicarboxylic acid, 3,4-dihydroxy-6-methylphthalic acid, and 5-hydroxy-3-methyphthalic acid, all previously undescribed. A pathway for the formation of these compounds is proposed. |
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