The enzyme 3-deoxy-manno-octulosonate-8-phosphatase (EC 3.1.3.45) catalyzes the reaction
This enzyme belongs to the family of hydrolases, specifically those acting on phosphoric monoester bonds. The systematic name is 3-deoxy-<small>D</small>-manno-octulosonate-8-phosphate 8-phosphohydrolase. This enzyme participates in lipopolysaccharide biosynthesis.