From alpha-Hydroxybutyltin to Tin and Methyl ethyl ketone

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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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    alpha-Hydroxybutyltin     
               |
               |  1/2O2 + H+
               | /
               |/
               |
               |\
               | \
               |  H2O
               v
  Tin + Methyl ethyl ketone
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