The enzyme 2-deoxyglucose-6-phosphatase (EC 3.1.3.68) catalyzes the reaction
This enzyme belongs to the family of hydrolases, specifically those acting on phosphoric monoester bonds. The systematic name is 2-deoxy-<small>D</small>-glucose-6-phosphate phosphohydrolase. This enzyme is also called 2-deoxyglucose-6-phosphate phosphatase.