From beta-Hydroxybutylbutyltin to Methyl ethyl ketone and Butyltin (MBT)

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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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        beta-Hydroxybutylbutyltin        
                    |
                    |  1/2O2 + H+
                    | /
                    |/
                    |
                    |\
                    | \
                    |  H2O
                    v
  Methyl ethyl ketone + Butyltin (MBT)
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