This pathway was contributed by Li Ding, University of
Minnesota, BioC/MicE 5309. Bisphenol F (BPF) consists of two
phenolic rings joined together through a bridging carbon. It
belongs to the bisphenol group which are important raw materials
used in the production of polycarbonate and epoxy resins.
Considerable amounts of bisphenols have been discharged into a
broad range of aquatic and terrestrial environments as a result
of its widespread use. Sphingobium yanoikuyae strain FM-2 can
degrade BPF by attack on the bridging carbon, forming first the
alcohol and then the ketone. Next Baeyer-Villiger oxidation
forms 4-hydroxyphenyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, which is hydrolyzed to
form 4-hydroxybenzoate and 1,4-hydroquinone (Inoue et al.,
2008). The following is a text-format Bisphenol F pathway map.
An organism which can initiate the pathway is given, but other
organisms may also carry out later steps. Follow the links for
more information on compounds or reactions. This map is also
available in graphic (10k) format. Bis