cresol catabolic process

Term ID

GO:0046199

Synonyms

• cresol breakdown
• cresol catabolism
• cresol degradation

Definition

The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of cresol, a mixture of the aromatic alcohol isoforms o-, p-, and m-cresol, which is obtained from coal tar or petroleum. The isomers are used as disinfectants, textile scouring agents, surfactants and as intermediates in the manufacture of salicylaldehyde, coumarin, and herbicides as well as being a major component of creosote.

References

Ontology

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