Biodegradation of n-alkylcycloalkanes and n-alkylbenzenes via new pathwaysin Alcanivorax sp strain MBIC 4326

Authors
Dutta, TK Harayama, S
Citation
Tk. Dutta et S. Harayama, Biodegradation of n-alkylcycloalkanes and n-alkylbenzenes via new pathwaysin Alcanivorax sp strain MBIC 4326, APPL ENVIR, 67(4), 2001, pp. 1970-1974
Citations number
31
Categorie Soggetti
Biology,Microbiology
Journal title
APPLIED AND ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY
ISSN journal
00992240 → ACNP
Volume
67
Issue
4
Year of publication
2001
Pages
1970 - 1974
Database
ISI
SICI code
0099-2240(200104)67:4<1970:BONANV>2.0.ZU;2-D
Abstract
The degradation of long-chain n-alkylbenzenes and n-alkylcyclohexanes by Al canivorax sp. strain MBIC 4326 was investigated. The alkyl side chain of th ese compounds was mainly processed by P-oxidation. In the degradation of n- alkylcyclohexanes, cyclohexanecarboxylic acid was formed as an intermediate . This compound,vas further transformed to benzoic acid via 1-cyclohexene-1 -carboxylic acid.