beta-Carotene 15,15'-Monooxygenase

**Definition:** A monooxygenase that catalyzes the conversion of BETA-CAROTENE into two molecules of RETINAL. It was formerly characterized as EC 1.13.11.21 and EC 1.18.3.1.

**Tree numbers:** - D08.811.682.690.708.392.312

**Synonyms:** - beta, beta-Carotene-15,15'-Dioxygenase - beta, beta-Carotene-15,15'-Monooxygenase - beta-Carotene 15,15'-Dioxygenase - beta-Carotene Cleaving Enzyme - Carotene Dioxygenase