ID 1.2.1.78 DE 2-formylbenzoate dehydrogenase. AN 2-carboxybenzaldehyde dehydrogenase. CA 2-formylbenzoate + H2O + NAD(+) = 2 H(+) + NADH + phthalate. CC -!- The enzyme is involved in phenanthrene degradation. DR Q79EM7, PHDK_NOCSK ; //