Term Name: phytanate-CoA ligase activity
Synonyms: phytanate:CoA ligase (AMP-forming), phytanoyl-CoA ligase activity
Definition: Catalysis of the reaction: ATP + CoA + phytanate = AMP + diphosphate + H+ + phytanoyl-CoA.
Ontology: GO: Molecular Function [GO:0050197]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is a type of: acid-thiol ligase activity CoA-ligase activity