Catechol Oxidase

**Definition:** An enzyme of the oxidoreductase class that catalyzes the reaction between catechol and oxygen to yield benzoquinone and water. It is a complex of copper-containing proteins that acts also on a variety of substituted catechols. EC 1.10.3.1.

**Tree numbers:** - D08.811.682.690.708.125

**Synonyms:** - Diphenol Oxidase - Diphenol Oxidases - Polyphenoloxidase - Polyphenol Oxidase