The enzyme phosphoglycerate phosphatase (EC 3.1.3.20) catalyzes the reaction
This enzyme belongs to the family of hydrolases, specifically those acting on phosphoric monoester bonds. The systematic name is <small>D</small>-glycerate-2-phosphate phosphohydrolase. Other names in common use include <small>D</small>-2-phosphoglycerate phosphatase, and glycerophosphate phosphatase.