Reaction: orsellinate = orcinol + CO2
Glossary: orsellinate = 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate
Other name(s): orsellinate carboxy-lyase
Systematic name: 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate carboxy-lyase (orcinol-forming)
Links to other databases: BRENDA, EXPASY, KEGG, Metacyc, CAS registry number: 9076-58-8
References:
1. Pettersson, G. An orsellinic acid decarboxylase isolated from Gliocladium roseum. Acta Chem. Scand. 19 (1965) 2013-2021.