tocopherol cyclase EC#: 5.5.1.24; ChemWhat Code: 1383501

Product Name tocopherol cyclase
Example Structure Example Structure of tocopherol cyclase EC#: 5.5.1.24
Synonyms 2,3-dimethyl-5-phytyl-1,4-hydroquinone cyclase, DMPQ cyclase, slr1737, SXD1, TC/VTE1, VTE1
EC Number 5.5.1.24
CAS Registry Number
Comments The enzyme has been described from plants and cyanobacteria. It has similar activity with all four listed benzoquinol substrates. Involved in the biosynthesis of vitamin E tocopherols and tocotrienols.
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History
Reactions (1) Delta-tocopherol = 2-methyl-6-phytylbenzene-1,4-diol. (2) Gamma-tocopherol = 2,3-dimethyl-6-phytylbenzene-1,4-diol. (3) Delta-tocotrienol = 2-methyl-6-geranylgeranylbenzene-1,4-diol. (4) Gamma-tocotrienol = 2,3-dimethyl-6-geranylgeranylbenzene-1,4-diol.

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