5-(3,4-diacetoxybut-1-ynyl)-2,2'-bithiophene deacetylase explained

5-(3,4-diacetoxybut-1-ynyl)-2,2′-bithiophene deacetylase
Ec Number:	3.1.1.66
Go Code:	0047377

The enzyme 5-(3,4-diacetoxybut-1-ynyl)-2,2′-bithiophene deacetylase (EC 3.1.1.66) catalyzes the reaction

5-(3,4-diacetoxybut-1-ynyl)-2,2′-bithiophene + H₂O

\rightleftharpoons 5-(3-hydroxy-4-acetoxybut-1-ynyl)-2,2′-bithiophene + acetate

This enzyme belongs to the family of hydrolases, specifically those acting on carboxylic ester bonds. The systematic name is 5-(3,4-diacetoxybut-1-ynyl)-2,2′-bithiophene acetylhydrolase. Other names in common use include diacetoxybutynylbithiophene acetate esterase, and 3,4-diacetoxybutinylbithiophene:4-acetate esterase.

References

• Pensl R, Suetfeld R . 1985 . Occurrence of 3,4-diacetoybutinylbithiophene in Tagetes patula and its enzymatic conversion . Z. Naturforsch. C: Biosci. . 40 . 3–7 .