BioCyc:ACETOINDEHYDROG-RXN

This activity is usually associated with butanediol dehydrogenase activity (EC 1.1.1.4 or EC 1.1.1.76). While the butanediol dehydrogenase activity is reversible, diacetyl reductase activity is irreversible. The product can be either (R)-acetoin |CITS: [10938079]| or (S)-acetoin |CITS: [Ui97][2040298]|, depending on the enzyme. The enzyme from pigeon liver can also accept NADP+ as acceptor |CITS: [4152609]|.

DIACETYL + NADH + PROTON --> ACETOIN + NAD

Acetoin[C4H8O2] + NAD(1-)[C21H26N7O14P2] = Diacetyl[C4H6O2] + NADH(2-)[C21H27N7O14P2] + H+[H]

DB Links

  • BioCyc: ACETOINDEHYDROG-RXN
  • EC Number: 1.1.1.-
Alias

Metabolites

Substrates
metabolite compartment Structure
Acetoin

Formula: C4H8O2
Cytoplasm
NAD(1-)

Formula: C21H26N7O14P2
Cytoplasm
Products
metabolite compartment Structure
Diacetyl

Formula: C4H6O2
Cytoplasm
NADH(2-)

Formula: C21H27N7O14P2
Cytoplasm
H+

Formula: H
Cytoplasm