4-methyloxaloacetate esterase

The enzyme 4-methyloxaloacetate esterase (EC 3.1.1.44) catalyzes the reaction


 * oxaloacetate 4-methyl ester + H2O $$\rightleftharpoons$$ oxaloacetate + methanol

This enzyme belongs to the family of hydrolases, specifically those acting on carboxylic ester bonds. The systematic name is oxaloacetate-4-methyl-ester oxaloacetohydrolase.