tri-n-butyltin metabolic process

Term ID

GO:0018944

Synonyms

• tri-n-butyltin metabolism

Definition

The chemical reactions and pathways involving tri-n-butyltin, an organometallic compound composed of three butyl chains attached to a tin atom. Tri-n-butyltin is used as an antifouling agent in ship bottom paints and can be toxic to many marine organisms.

References

• UM-BBD_pathwayID:tbt

Ontology

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