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Appl Environ Microbiol. 1977 October; 34(4): 351-354

Metabolism of quaternary carbon compounds: 2,2-dimethylheptane and tertbutylbenzene.

D Catelani, A Colombi, C Sorlini and V Treccani

ABSTRACT

Two Achromobacter strains capable of utilizing 2,2-dimethylheptane or tertbutylbenzene as the sole carbon and energy source were isolated from waste-water. Pivalic acid was found in the cultures of Achromobacter A1 containing 2,2-dimethylheptane. From cultures of Achromobacter A2 in the presence of tertbutylbenzene, a diol was isolated and identified as 2,3-dihydro-2,3-dihydroxytertbutylbenzene. Evidence for meta cleavage of the aromatic ring and for accumulation of pivalic acid in the cultures was also obtained. A metabolic pathway for tertbutylbenzene is suggested.

Appl Environ Microbiol. 1977 October; 34(4): 351-354






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