acetylesterase activity [GO_0008126]
Catalysis of the reaction: an acetic ester + H2O = an alcohol + acetate.
acetylesterase activity
ID: GO_0008126
Class
Catalysis of the reaction: an acetic ester + H2O = an alcohol + acetate.
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Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| acetic-ester acetylhydrolase activity | related synonym | 3.1.1.6 |
| acetic ester hydrolase activity | related synonym | 3.1.1.6 |
| C-esterase (in animal tissues) | narrow synonym | 3.1.1.6 |
| chloroesterase | narrow synonym | 3.1.1.6 |
| p-nitrophenyl acetate esterase | narrow synonym | 3.1.1.6 |
| citrus acetylesterase | narrow synonym | 3.1.1.6 |
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