R-linalool synthase

The enzyme R-linalool synthase (EC 4.2.3.26) catalyzes the chemical reaction


 * geranyl diphosphate + H2O $$\rightleftharpoons$$ (3R)-linalool + diphosphate

This enzyme belongs to the family of lyases, specifically those carbon-oxygen lyases acting on phosphates. The systematic name of this enzyme class is geranyl-diphosphate diphosphate-lyase [(3R)-linalool-forming]. Other names in common use include (3R)-linalool synthase, and (−)-3R-linalool synthase.