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In enzymology a phenol 2-monooxygenase (EC 1.14.13.7) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reactionphenol + NADPH + H+ + O2 catechol + NADP+ + H2OThe 4 substrates of this enzyme are phenol NADPH H+ and O2 whereas its 3 products are catechol NADP+ and H2O.This enzyme belongs to the family of oxidoreductases specifically those acting on paired donors with O2 as oxidant and incorporation or reduction of oxygen.