From 2-Chloro-2',6'-diethylacetanilide to Chloroacetate and 2,6-Diethylaniline

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Medline reference: Duraes Sette L, Mendonca Alves Da Costa LA, Marsaioli AJ, Manfio GP. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol (2004) 64(5): 712-7.
Search Medline titles for alachlor AND bacteria.: 18 citations on September 25, 2012.

   2-Chloro-2',6'-diethylacetanilide   
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  Chloroacetate + 2,6-Diethylaniline

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EAWAG-BBD Biotransformation rules in accord with this reaction:: secondary Amide -----> Carboxylate + primary Amine (bt0067)

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