The enzyme sinapine esterase (EC 3.1.1.49) catalyzes the reaction

sinapine esterase
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EC no.3.1.1.49
CAS no.72506-67-3
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sinapoylcholine + H2O sinapate + choline

This enzyme belongs to the family of hydrolases, specifically those acting on carboxylic ester bonds. The systematic name of this enzyme class is sinapoylcholine sinapohydrolase. This enzyme is also called aromatic choline esterase. This enzyme participates in phenylpropanoid biosynthesis.

References

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  • Nurmann G, Strack D (1979). "Sinapine esterase. 1. Characterization of sinapine esterase from cotyledons of Raphanus sativus". Z. Naturforsch. C: Biosci. 34: 715–720.