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vanillin biosynthesis I

Proteins (1)

ProteinSynonymsTaxonomy
Caffeic acid O-methyltransferaseVanilla planifolia

Compounds (7)

CompoundDescription
hydronium ion
vanillinon-line & Index Medicus search FLAVORING AGENTS (82-83); RN given refers to parent cpd; structure
WaterA clear, odorless, tasteless liquid that is essential for most animal and plant life and is an excellent solvent for many substances. The chemical formula is hydrogen oxide (H2O). (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)
OxygenAn element with atomic symbol O, atomic number 8, and atomic weight [15.99903; 15.99977]. It is the most abundant element on earth and essential for respiration.
4-hydroxybenzaldehyde
s-adenosylmethioninePhysiologic methyl radical donor involved in enzymatic transmethylation reactions and present in all living organisms. It possesses anti-inflammatory activity and has been used in treatment of chronic liver disease. (From Merck, 11th ed)
protocatechualdehydefound in wheat grains, wheat seedlings, & other plants; RN given refers to parent cpd; see also rancinamycins; structure