Reaction Details
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2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-oxoacetate + H+ → 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde + CO2
Enzymes:
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PseudoCyc Reaction ID:HYDROXYBENZOYLFORMATE-DECARBOXYLASE-RXN
References:
  • Gunsalus CF, Stanier RY, Gunsalus IC (1953). "The enzymatic conversion of mandelic acid to benzoic acid. III. Fractionation and properties of the soluble enzymes." J Bacteriol 66(5);548-53. PMID: 13108854