Reaction: 2 propanal = 4-hydroxy-3-hexanone
Other name(s): 4-hydroxy-3-hexanone aldolase; 4-hydroxy-3-hexanone propanal-lyase
Systematic name: 4-hydroxy-3-hexanone propanal-lyase (propanal-forming)
Links to other databases: BRENDA, EXPASY, KEGG, Metacyc, CAS registry number: 114189-86-5
References:
1. Morimoto, S., Azuma, K., Oshima, T. and Sakamoto, M. Purification and properties of a new enzyme, propioin synthase in bakers' yeast which forms propioin from propionaldehyde. J. Ferment. Technol. 66 (1988) 7-12.