| (−)-menthol dehydrogenase | |
| Ec Number: | 1.1.1.207 |
| Cas Number: | 81811-46-3 |
| Go Code: | 0047504 |
A (−)-menthol dehydrogenase is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction
(−)-menthol + NADP
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i.e., catalyses the breakdown of menthol. Thus, the two substrates of this enzyme are (−)-menthol and NADP, whereas its 3 products are (−)-menthone, NADPH, and H.
This enzyme belongs to the family of oxidoreductases, specifically those acting on the CH-OH group of donor with NAD or NADP as acceptor. The systematic name of this enzyme class is (−)-menthol:NADP oxidoreductase. This enzyme is also called monoterpenoid dehydrogenase. This enzyme participates in monoterpenoid biosynthesis.