Term Name:	4-chlorobenzoate-CoA ligase activity
Synonyms:	4-chlorobenzoate:CoA ligase activity
Definition:	Catalysis of the reaction: 4-chlorobenzoate + CoA + ATP = 4-chlorobenzoyl-CoA + AMP + diphosphate. This reaction requires magnesium and is part of the bacterial 2,4-dichlorobenzoate degradation pathway.
Ontology:	GO: Molecular Function [GO:0018861]    QuickGO    AmiGO