THe enzyme 6-methylsalicylate decarboxylase (EC 4.1.1.52) catalyzes the chemical reaction 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 6-methylsalicylate carboxy-lyase (3-cresol-forming).
Other names in common use include 6-methylsalicylic acid (2,6-cresotic acid) decarboxylase, 6-MSA decarboxylase, and 6-methylsalicylate carboxy-lyase.
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