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EC 2.3.1.224 Details
EC number
2.3.1.224
Accepted name
acetyl-CoA-benzylalcohol acetyltransferase
Reaction
(1) acetyl-CoA + benzyl alcohol = CoA + benzyl acetate;;(2) acetyl-CoA + cinnamyl alcohol = CoA + cinnamyl acetate
Other name(s)
BEAT
Systematic name
acetyl-CoA:benzylalcohol O-acetyltransferase
Comment
The enzyme is found in flowers like Clarkia breweri, where it is important for floral scent production. Unlike EC 2.3.1.84, alcohol O-acetyltransferase, this enzyme is active with alcohols that contain a benzyl ring.
History
created 2013
EC Tree
3.1.3.30 created 1972, deleted 1992
3.1.3.61 created 1992, deleted 2002
3.1.3.65 created 1992, deleted 2002