Reaction catalyzed by 4-methyl-5-nitrocatechol 5-monooxygenase (1.14.13.210)
+
+
NADPH
+
=
+
+
H2O
+
NADP+
4-methyl-5-nitrocatechol
+
O2
+
NADPH
+
H+
=
2-hydroxy-5-methylquinone
+
nitrite
+
H2O
+
NADP+