Bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate esterase

The enzyme bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate esterase (EC 3.1.1.60) catalyzes the reaction


 * bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate + H2O $$\rightleftharpoons$$ 2-ethylhexyl phthalate + 2-ethylhexan-1-ol



This enzyme belongs to the family of hydrolases, specifically those acting on carboxylic ester bonds. The systematic name is bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate acylhydrolase. This enzyme is also called DEHP esterase.