carbon tetrachloride catabolic process
id: GO:0019382
name: carbon tetrachloride catabolic process
namespace: biological_process
type: go
obsolete: False
Description: The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of carbon tetrachloride, a toxic, carcinogenic compound which is used as a general solvent in industrial degreasing operations. It is also used as grain fumigant and a chemical intermediate in the production of refrigerants.
Parent Functions
id | name |
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GO:0018885 | carbon tetrachloride metabolic process |
GO:0042205 | chlorinated hydrocarbon catabolic process |