Biodegradation of 2,4-dimethylpyridine by Rhodococcus erythropolis

Abstract

Intensive development of the chemical industry led to the fact that the biosphere constantly receives polluting substances. Very hazardous pollutants are heterocyclic organic compounds. Pyridine and its derivatives are an important class of heterocyclic compounds [1]. They are formed during coal processing and contained in wastewater chemical plants, plants of the production of synthetic rubber, plastics, dyes [2-4]. Pure pyridines are widely used as solvents and reactants in the production of agricultural chemicals, such as herbicides and also pharmaceuticals [5].