L-rhamnono-1,4-lactonase

The enzyme  L -rhamnono-1,4-lactonase (EC 3.1.1.65) catalyzes the reaction


 * L -rhamnono-1,4-lactone + H2O $$\rightleftharpoons$$ L rhamnonate

This enzyme belongs to the family of hydrolases, specifically those acting on carboxylic ester bonds. The systematic name is  L -rhamnono-1,4-lactone lactonohydrolase. Other names in common use include  L rhamno-γ-lactonase,  L -rhamnono-γ-lactonase, and  L -rhamnonate dehydratase. This enzyme participates in fructose and mannose metabolism.