The enzyme 4-hydroxybenzoyl-CoA thioesterase (EC 3.1.2.23) catalyzes the reaction
4-hydroxybenzoyl-CoA + H2O 4-hydroxybenzoate + CoA
This enzyme belongs to the family of hydrolases, specifically those acting on thioester bonds. The systematic name is 4-hydroxybenzoyl-CoA hydrolase. This enzyme participates in 2,4-dichlorobenzoate degradation.
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