ID 1.1.1.303 DE diacetyl reductase [(R)-acetoin forming]. AN (R)-acetoin dehydrogenase. CA (R)-acetoin + NAD(+) = diacetyl + H(+) + NADH. CC -!- The reaction is catalyzed in the reverse direction. CC -!- This activity is usually associated with butanediol dehydrogenase CC activity (EC 1.1.1.4 or EC 1.1.1.76). CC -!- While the butanediol dehydrogenase activity is reversible, diacetyl CC reductase activity is irreversible. CC -!- This enzyme has been reported in the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. CC -!- Different from EC 1.1.1.304. CC -!- Formerly EC 1.1.1.5. DR P39713, BDH2_YEAST ; //