From Tri-n-butyltin (TBT) to beta-Hydroxybutyldibutyltin

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Reference
Lee, R.F., Valkirs, A.O., & Seligman, P.F. (1989). Importance of Microalgae in the Biodegradation of Tributyltin in Estuarine Waters. Environ Sci Technol, 23, 1515-1518.

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      Tri-n-butyltin (TBT)      
                |
                |  O2 + 2H+ + 2e-
            TBT | /
    dioxygenase |/
       1.14.-.- |
                |\
         ExPASy | \
                |  H2O
                v
  beta-Hydroxybutyldibutyltin
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