Pesticide Transformation to Aniline and Azo Compounds in Soil

The herbicide 3′,4′-dichloropropionanilide decomposes in soil to carbon dioxide and 3,4-dichloroaniline, and two molecules of the latter compound are condensed to form 3,3′,4,4′-tetrachloroazobenzene. Soil microorganisms are involved in both transformations.

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Published in:Science (American Association for the Advancement of Science) 1967-06, Vol.156 (3782), p.1617-1618
Main Authors: Bartha, Richard, Pramer, David
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acid soils
Anilides - metabolism
Aniline Compounds
Azo Compounds
Chromatography, Gas
Herbicides
Herbicides - metabolism
Molecules
Pesticides
Sandy loam soils
Soil biochemistry
Soil chemistry
Soil Microbiology
Soil microorganisms
Soil treatment
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Summary:The herbicide 3′,4′-dichloropropionanilide decomposes in soil to carbon dioxide and 3,4-dichloroaniline, and two molecules of the latter compound are condensed to form 3,3′,4,4′-tetrachloroazobenzene. Soil microorganisms are involved in both transformations.
ISSN:0036-8075
1095-9203
DOI:10.1126/science.156.3782.1617