Palmitoyl-CoA Hydrolase

**Definition:** Enzyme catalyzing reversibly the hydrolysis of palmitoyl-CoA or other long-chain acyl coenzyme A compounds to yield CoA and palmitate or other acyl esters. The enzyme is involved in the esterification of fatty acids to form triglycerides. EC 3.1.2.2.

**Tree numbers:** - D08.811.277.352.897.700

**Synonyms:** - Oleoyl-CoA Acylhydrolase - Palmitoyl CoA Deacylase - Palmitoyl Coenzyme A Hydrolase - Palmitoyl Thioesterase - Stearoyl CoA Hydrolase - Fatty Acyl Thioesterase - Long-Chain Fatty-Acyl-CoA Hydrolase