| orsellinate decarboxylase | |
| Ec Number: | 4.1.1.58 |
| Cas Number: | 9076-58-8 |
| Go Code: | 0050159 |
The enzyme orsellinate decarboxylase catalyzes the chemical reaction
2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate
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This enzyme belongs to the family of lyases, specifically the carboxy-lyases, which cleave carbon-carbon bonds. The systematic name of this enzyme class is 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate carboxy-lyase (orcinol-forming). This enzyme is also called orsellinate carboxy-lyase.