Bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate esterase

Template:Infobox enzyme The enzyme bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate esterase (EC 3.1.1.60) catalyzes the reaction

bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate + H₂O $\rightleftharpoons$ 2-ethylhexyl phthalate + 2-ethylhexan-1-ol

Action of the enzyme.

This enzyme belongs to the family of hydrolases, specifically those acting on carboxylic ester bonds. The systematic name is bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate acylhydrolase. This enzyme is also called DEHP esterase.

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