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Handbook on Biodegradation and Biological Treatment of Hazardous Organic Compounds

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Acrolein is a volatile and highly flammable liquid with a pungent odor. It is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of numerous chemicals, in particular acrylic acid and its lower alkyl esters, and DL-methione, an essential amino acid used as a feed supplement for poultry and cattle. Acrolein can also be used as a biocide, although that is prohibited in some countries.

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