The enzyme limonin-<small>D</small>-ring-lactonase (EC 3.1.1.36) catalyzes the reaction
This enzyme belongs to the family of hydrolases, specifically those acting on carboxylic ester bonds. The systematic name of this enzyme class is limonoate-<small>D</small>-ring-lactone lactonohydrolase. Other names in common use include limonin-<small>D</small>-ring-lactone hydrolase, and limonin lactone hydrolase.