S-linalool synthase explained

S-linalool synthase
Ec Number:	4.2.3.25

The enzyme S-linalool synthase (EC 4.2.3.25) catalyzes the chemical reaction

geranyl diphosphate + H₂O

\rightleftharpoons (3S)-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''S'')-linalool-forming]. Other names in common use include LIS, Lis, and 3S-linalool synthase.

References

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