| EC |
2.3.1.69 |
| Accepted name: |
monoterpenol O-acetyltransferase |
| Reaction: |
acetyl-CoA + a monoterpenol = CoA + a monoterpenol acetate ester |
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For diagram of menthol biosynthesis, click here |
| Other name(s): |
menthol transacetylase |
| Systematic name: |
acetyl-CoA:monoterpenol O-acetyltransferase |
| Comments: |
(-)-Menthol, (+)-neomenthol, borneol, and also cyclohexanol and decan-1-ol can be acetylated. |
| Links to other databases: |
BRENDA, EXPASY, KEGG, MetaCyc, CAS registry number: 78990-59-7 |
| References: |
| 1. |
Croteau, R. and Hooper, C.L. Metabolism of monoterpenes. Acetylation of (-)-menthol by a soluble enzyme preparation from peppermint (Mentha piperita) leaves. Plant Physiol. 61 (1978) 737–742. [PMID: 16660375] |
| 2. |
Martinkus, C. and Croteau, R. Metabolism of monoterpenes - evidence for compartmentation of L-menthone metabolism in peppermint (Mentha piperita) leaves. Plant Physiol. 68 (1981) 99–106. [PMID: 16661898] |
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