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EC 4.1.1.62 Details
EC number
4.1.1.62
Accepted name
gentisate decarboxylase
Reaction
2,5-dihydroxybenzoate = hydroquinone + CO2
Other name(s)
2,5-dihydroxybenzoate decarboxylase,
gentisate carboxy-lyase
Systematic name
2,5-dihydroxybenzoate carboxy-lyase (hydroquinone-forming)
CAS registry number
37290-54-3
History
created 1972
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4.1.1.27 created 1961, deleted 1972