Definition of "orcinol" [orcinol]

• A natural phenolic organic compound that occurs in many species of lichen, used in the production of orcein and as a reagent in some chemical tests for pentoses. (noun)

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• "Orcinol 2-monooxygenase 1.14.13.6 1 Nomenclature EC number 1.14.13.6 Systematic name orcinol, NADH: oxygen oxidoreductase (2-hydroxylating) Recommended name orcinol 2-monooxygenase Synonyms orcinol hydroxylase oxygenase, orcinol 2-mono CAS registry number 37217-34-8 2 Source Organism"
• "D.W.: Crystallization of orcinol hydroxylase from Pseudo - monas putida."
• "Purification and properties of orcinol hydroxylase from Pseudo - monas putida 01."