OBO ID: GO:0034338
Term Name: short-chain carboxylesterase activity Search Ontology:
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
PHENOTYPE No data available