Reaction: chlorogenate + H2O = caffeate + quinate
Other name(s): chlorogenase; chlorogenic acid esterase
Systematic name: chlorogenate hydrolase
Comments: Also acts, more slowly, on isochlorogenate. No other substrates are known.
Links to other databases: BRENDA, EXPASY, KEGG, Metacyc, CAS registry number: 74082-59-0
References:
1. Schöbel, B. and Pollmann, W. Isolation and characterization of a chlorogenic acid esterase from Aspergillus niger. Z. Naturforsch. C: Biosci. 35 (1980) 209-212. [PMID: 7385941]
2. Schöbel, B. and Pollmann, W. Weitere Charakterisierung einer Chlorogensäure - Hydrolase aus Aspergillus niger. Z. Naturforsch. C: Biosci. 35 (1980) 699-701. [PMID: 7445677]