Term Name: wax-ester hydrolase activity
Synonyms: jojoba wax esterase, wax-ester acylhydrolase activity, WEH
Definition: Catalysis of the reaction: a wax ester + H2O = a long-chain alcohol + a long-chain carboxylate.
Ontology: GO: Molecular Function [GO:0050398]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is a type of: carboxylic ester hydrolase activity