Reaction: 6-methylsalicylate = 3-methylphenol + CO2
Glossary: 3-methylphenol = 3-cresol = m-cresol
Other name(s): 6-methylsalicylic acid (2,6-cresotic acid) decarboxylase; 6-MSA decarboxylase; 6-methylsalicylate carboxy-lyase
Systematic name: 6-methylsalicylate carboxy-lyase (3-methylphenol-forming)
Links to other databases: BRENDA, EXPASY, KEGG, Metacyc, CAS registry number: 37289-50-2
References:
1. Light, R.J. 6-Methylsalicylic acid decarboxylase from Penicillium patulum. Biochim. Biophys. Acta 191 (1969) 430-438. [PMID: 5354271]
2. Vogel, G. and Lynen, F. 6-Methylsalicylsäure-Decarboxylase. Naturwissenschaften 57 (1970) 664.