Description
The enzyme, found in fungi, catalyses the decarboxylation of phenacrylic acids present in plant cell walls. It requires a prenylated flavin cofactor that is produced by EC 2.5.1.129, flavin prenyltransferase.
Form
Liquid or lyophilized powder
Storage
Store it at +4 ºC for short term. For long term storage, store it at -20 ºC~-80 ºC.
Synonyms
FDC1 (gene name); ferulic acid decarboxylase
Reaction
(1) 4-coumarate = 4-vinylphenol + CO2; (2) trans-cinnamate = styrene + CO2; (3) ferulate = 4-vinylguaiacol + CO2
Notes
This item requires custom production and lead time is between 5-9 weeks. We can custom produce according to your specifications.