Term Name:	benzoate catabolic process via hydroxylation
Synonyms:	benzoate breakdown via hydroxylation, benzoate degradation via hydroxylation
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of benzoate, by its hydroxylation to cis-1,2-dihydroxybenzoate followed by dehydrogenation to catechol.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0043640]    QuickGO    AmiGO