. "Catalysis of the reaction: ATP + benzoate + CoA = AMP + benzoyl-CoA + diphosphate + H(+)." . . . "benzoate-CoA ligase activity" . "benzoate-coenzyme A ligase activity" . "benzoate:CoA ligase (AMP-forming)" . "benzoyl CoA synthetase (AMP forming)" . "benzoyl-coenzyme A synthetase activity" . . .