6-acetylglucose deacetylase

The enzyme 6-acetylglucose deacetylase (EC 3.1.1.33) catalyzes the reaction


 * 6-acetyl- D -glucose + H2O $$\rightleftharpoons$$ D -glucose + acetate

This enzyme belongs to the family of hydrolases, specifically those acting on carboxylic ester bonds. The systematic name of this enzyme class is 6-acetyl- D -glucose acetylhydrolase. This enzyme is also called 6-O-acetylglucose deacetylase.