Reaction: acetyl-CoA + imidazole = CoA + N-acetylimidazole
Other name(s): imidazole acetylase; imidazole acetyltransferase
Systematic name: acetyl-CoA:imidazole N-acetyltransferase
Comments: Also acts with propanoyl-CoA.
Links to other databases: BRENDA, EXPASY, GTD, KEGG, Metacyc, CAS registry number: 9029-89-4
References:
1. Kinsky, S.C. Assay, purification, and properties of imidazole acetylase. J. Biol. Chem. 235 (1960) 94-98.