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Bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate esterase

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bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate esterase
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EC no.3.1.1.60
CAS no.92480-02-9
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The enzyme bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate esterase (EC 3.1.1.60) catalyzes the reaction

bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate + H2O 2-ethylhexyl phthalate + 2-ethylhexan-1-ol
Action of the enzyme.

This enzyme belongs to the family of hydrolases, specifically those acting on carboxylic ester bonds. The systematic name is bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate acylhydrolase. This enzyme is also called DEHP esterase.

References

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  • Krell HW, Sandermann H (1984). "Plant biochemistry of xenobiotics. Purification and properties of a wheat esterase hydrolyzing the plasticizer chemical, bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate". Eur. J. Biochem. 143 (1): 57–62. doi:10.1111/j.1432-1033.1984.tb08339.x. PMID 6468391.