Phosphate Acetyltransferase

Synonyms

Acetyl-CoA:orthophosphate acetyltransferase

Acetyltransferase, Phosphate

Phosphoacylase

Phosphotransacetylase

Phosphotransacylase

Phosphotransbutyrylase

An enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of acetylphosphate from acetyl-CoA and inorganic phosphate. Acetylphosphate serves as a high-energy phosphate compound. EC 2.3.1.8.