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2-methylisoborneol synthase (EC 4.2.3.118 sco7700 2-MIB cyclase MIB synthase MIBS) is an enzyme with system name (E)-2-methylgeranyl-diphosphate diphosphate-lyase (cyclizing 2-methylisoborneol-forming). This enzyme catalyses the following chemical reaction (E)-2-methylgeranyl diphosphate + H2O 2-methylisoborneol + diphosphateThe product 2-methylisoborneol is a characteristic odiferous compound with a musty smell produced by soil microorganisms.

EC number
4.2.3.118

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