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EC 1.11.1.3 Details
EC number
1.11.1.3
Accepted name
fatty-acid peroxidase
Reaction
palmitate + 2 H2O2 = pentadecanal + CO2 + 3 H2O
Other name(s)
long chain fatty acid peroxidase
Systematic name
hexadecanoate:hydrogen-peroxide oxidoreductase
CAS registry number
9029-52-1
Comment
Acts on long-chain fatty acids from dodecanoic to octadecanoic acid.
History
created 1961
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