Compound as reactive (1)

1-phenylpropane-1,2-dione → cathinone

Compound as product (1)

pyruvate + benzoate → 1-phenylpropane-1,2-dione + CO₂

Reversible reaction (1)

2-hydroxy-1-phenyl-1-propanone + NADP⁺ ↔ 1-phenylpropane-1,2-dione + NADPH + H⁺