Limonin-D-ring-lactonase

The enzyme limonin- D -ring-lactonase (EC 3.1.1.36) catalyzes the reaction


 * limonoate D -ring-lactone + H2O $$\rightleftharpoons$$ limonoate

This enzyme belongs to the family of hydrolases, specifically those acting on carboxylic ester bonds. The systematic name of this enzyme class is limonoate- D -ring-lactone lactonohydrolase. Other names in common use include limonin- D -ring-lactone hydrolase, and limonin lactone hydrolase.