R-linalool synthase explained

R-linalool synthase
Ec Number:	4.2.3.26

The enzyme R-linalool synthase (EC 4.2.3.26) catalyzes the chemical reaction

geranyl diphosphate + H₂O

\rightleftharpoons (3R)-linalool + diphosphate

This enzyme belongs to the family of lyases, specifically those carbon-oxygen lyases acting on phosphates. The systematic name of this enzyme class is geranyl-diphosphate diphosphate-lyase [(3''R'')-linalool-forming]. Other names in common use include (3R)-linalool synthase, and (−)-3R-linalool synthase.

References

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• Crowell AL, Williams DC, Davis EM, Wildung MR, Croteau R . 2002 . Molecular cloning and characterization of a new linalool synthase . Arch. Biochem. Biophys. . 405 . 112 - 21 . 12176064 . 10.1016/S0003-9861(02)00348-X . 1 .