''Sphingobium'' species are different from other
sphingomonads in that they are commonly isolated from soil; They can degrade a variety of chemicals in the environment such as
aromatic and chloroaromatic compounds,
phenol
Phenol (also known as carbolic acid, phenolic acid, or benzenol) is an aromatic organic compound with the molecular formula . It is a white crystalline solid that is volatile and can catch fire.
The molecule consists of a phenyl group () ...
s like
nonylphenol
Nonylphenols are a family of closely related organic compounds composed of phenol bearing a 9 carbon-tail. Nonylphenols can come in numerous structures, all of which may be considered alkylphenols. They are used in manufacturing antioxidants, l ...
and
pentachlorophenol, herbicides such as
(RS)-2-(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy) propionic acid and
hexachlorocyclohexane, and
polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.
References
Sphingomonadales
Bacteria genera
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