Triacetate-lactonase

The enzyme triacetate-lactonase (EC 3.1.1.38) catalyzes the reaction


 * triacetate lactone + H2O $$\rightleftharpoons$$ triacetate

This enzyme belongs to the family of hydrolases, specifically those acting on carboxylic ester bonds. The systematic name is triacetolactone lactonohydrolase. Other names in common use include triacetic lactone hydrolase, triacetic acid lactone hydrolase, TAL hydrolase, and triacetate lactone hydrolase.