The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of pentachlorophenol, a chlorinated insecticide and fungicide used primarily to protect timber from fungal rot and wood boring insects. Pentachlorophenol is significantly toxic to mammals, plants, and many microorganisms. [ GOC:go_curators ]
Synonyms: pentachlorophenol breakdown pentachlorophenol catabolism pentachlorophenol degradation
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