pentachlorophenol catabolic process

Term ID

GO:0019338

Synonyms

• pentachlorophenol breakdown
• pentachlorophenol catabolism
• pentachlorophenol degradation

Definition

The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of pentachlorophenol, a chlorinated insecticide and fungicide used primarily to protect timber from fungal rot and wood boring insects. Pentachlorophenol is significantly toxic to mammals, plants, and many microorganisms.

References

• MetaCyc:PCPDEG-PWY

Ontology

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