The enzyme triacetate-lactonase (EC 3.1.1.38) catalyzes the reaction

triacetate-lactonase
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EC no.3.1.1.38
CAS no.9023-02-3
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triacetate lactone + H2O triacetate

This enzyme belongs to the family of hydrolases, specifically those acting on carboxylic ester bonds. The systematic name is triacetolactone lactonohydrolase. Other names in common use include triacetic lactone hydrolase, triacetic acid lactone hydrolase, TAL hydrolase, and triacetate lactone hydrolase.

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  • Kato S, Ueda H, Nonomura S, Tatsumi C (1968). "[Degradation of dehydroacetic acid by microorganisms. III Properties of triacetic acid lactone hydrolase.]". Nippon Nogei Kagaku Kaishi. 42: 596–600.