title: Biosynthesis of di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP) from red alga--Bangia atropurpurea.
abstract: The contents of di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP) of red alga, Bangia atropurpurea, filaments cultured in artificial sea water medium were similar to those cultured in natural sea water medium. In the culture experiment, B. atropurpurea filaments were found to synthesize de novo phthalate esters. Additionally, DEHP and DBP contents in different species of algae grown in the same environment were different significantly, suggesting that it was due to the intrinsic nature of algae.
authors.affiliation: Department of Tourism, Hsing Wu College, No 11-2, Fen-Liao Road, Lin-Kou, Taipei County, Taiwan 244-41, Republic of China. chanos@ms25.hinet.net
authors.forename: Chih Yu
authors.initials: CY
authors.lastname: Chen
mesh_terms: D003470:Culture Media; D003993:Dibutyl Phthalate / Q000032:analysis*; D004051:Diethylhexyl Phthalate / Q000032:analysis*; D000461:Rhodophyta / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000502:physiology*; D012623:Seawater
chemical_list: D003470:Culture Media; D003993:Dibutyl Phthalate; D004051:Diethylhexyl Phthalate