The enzyme (S)-methylmalonyl-CoA hydrolase (EC 3.1.2.17) catalyzes the reaction
This enzyme belongs to the family of hydrolases, specifically those acting on thioester bonds. The systematic name of this enzyme class is (S)-methylmalonyl-CoA hydrolase. This enzyme is also called <small>D</small>-methylmalonyl-coenzyme A hydrolase. This enzyme participates in propanoate metabolism.