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4.2.3.117

(-)-camphene synthase

geranyl diphosphate = (-)-camphene + diphosphate

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geranyl-diphosphate diphosphate-lyase [cyclizing, (-)-camphene-forming]

(-)-Camphene is the major product in Abies grandis (grand fir) with traces of other monoterpenoids [1]. In Pseudotsuga menziesii (Douglas-fir) there are about equal parts of (-)-camphene and (-)-α-pinene with traces of four other monoterpenoids [2,3]. In Solanum lycopersicum (tomato) tricyclene, β-myrcene, limonene, and traces of several other monoterpenoids are also formed [4]. See also EC 4.2.3.15 myrcene synthase, EC 4.2.3.16 (4S)-limonene synthase, EC 4.2.3.119 (-)-α-pinene synthase and EC 4.2.3.105 tricyclene synthase.

created 2012