Reaction: 3,7-dimethylocta-1,6-dien-3-ol + AH2 + O2 = (E)-3,7-dimethylocta-1,6-dien-3,8-diol + A + H2O
Systematic name: 3,7-dimethylocta-1,6-dien-3-ol,hydrogen-donor:oxygen oxidoreductase (8-hydroxylating)
Comments: A heme-thiolate protein (P-450).
Links to other databases: BRENDA, EXPASY, KEGG, CAS registry number: 95329-13-8
References:
1. Bhattacharyya, P.K., Samanta, T.B., Ullah, A.H.J. and Gunsalus, I.C. Chemical probes into the active centre of a heme thiolate monoxygenase. Proc. Indian Acad. Sci., Chem. Sci. 93 (1984) 1289-1304.