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The biodegradability of Tioctilate (octylthiobenzoate), a new pesticide, has been examined by means of 5 tests. The compound appears to be susceptible to microbial metabolism.
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Pipyn, P., Beaudet, C. & Verstraete, W. Biodegradability of Tioctilate. Experientia 35, 480–481 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01922718
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