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1. β-propiolactone inhibits the oxidative metabolism of strain of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The mechanism of the inhibition appears similar to that of streptomycin, aureomycin, and certain other antibiotics. 2. Its hydrolytic product, β-hydroxypropionic acid, is without effect. 3. In low concentrations in inhibits the growth of trichophyton mentagrophytes, Epidermophyston flocosum and Blastomyces dermatitidis. 4. Its possible use as a surface disinfectant is discussed.
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