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GO: Molecular Function

short-chain carboxylesterase activity

Term ID
GO:0034338
Synonyms
  • butyrate esterase activity
  • butyryl esterase activity
  • methylbutyrase activity
  • methylbutyrate esterase activity
  • monobutyrase activity
  • propionyl esterase activity
  • short-chain esterase activity
Definition
Catalysis of the reaction: a carboxylic ester + H2O = an alcohol + a carboxylic anion, where the carboxylic chain has 8 or fewer carbon atoms.
References
Ontology
GO: Molecular Function    QuickGO    AmiGO
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Phenotype
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