6-methylsalicylate decarboxylase

THe enzyme 6-methylsalicylate decarboxylase catalyzes the chemical reaction


 * 6-methylsalicylate $$\rightleftharpoons$$ 3-cresol + CO2

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.