Term Name:	benzoate-CoA ligase activity
Synonyms:	benzoate-coenzyme A ligase activity, benzoate:CoA ligase (AMP-forming), benzoyl CoA synthetase (AMP forming), benzoyl-coenzyme A synthetase activity
Definition:	Catalysis of the reaction: ATP + benzoate + CoA = AMP + benzoyl-CoA + diphosphate.
Ontology:	GO: Molecular Function [GO:0018858]    QuickGO    AmiGO