Probing the Enantioselectivity of Chiral Pesticides

Enantiomers usually differ in their biological properties as a result of their interaction with enzymes or other naturally occurring chiral molecules which may lead to variations in microbial degradation rates and would mean that one enantiomer is more persistent in the environment than the other. I...

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Published in:Environmental science & technology 2006-01, Vol.40 (1), p.16-23
Main Author: Garrison, Arthur W
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agronomy. Soil science and plant productions
Animals
Applied sciences
Biological and medical sciences
Chemical compounds
Earth sciences
Earth, ocean, space
Engineering and environment geology. Geothermics
Environmental Pollutants - analysis
Environmental Pollutants - toxicity
Environmental science
Exact sciences and technology
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Global environmental pollution
Molecular Structure
Pesticides
Pesticides - chemistry
Pesticides - toxicity
Pollution
Pollution, environment geology
Risk assessment
Soil - analysis
Soil and water pollution
Soil science
Stereoisomerism
Water Pollutants - analysis
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Summary:Enantiomers usually differ in their biological properties as a result of their interaction with enzymes or other naturally occurring chiral molecules which may lead to variations in microbial degradation rates and would mean that one enantiomer is more persistent in the environment than the other. It is important to assess enantiomer selectivity for both exposure and effects in order to provide comprehensive risk assessments.
ISSN:0013-936X
1520-5851
DOI:10.1021/es063022f