This enzyme belongs to the family of lyases, specifically those carbon-oxygen lyases acting on phosphates. The systematic name of this enzyme class is geranyl-diphosphate diphosphate-lyase [(3S)-linalool-forming]. Other names in common use include LIS, Lis, and 3S-linalool synthase.
References
Pichersky E, Lewinsohn E, Croteau R (1995). "Purification and characterization of S-linalool synthase, an enzyme involved in the production of floral scent in Clarkia breweri". Arch. Biochem. Biophys. 316 (2): 803–7. doi:10.1006/abbi.1995.1107. PMID7864636.
Luecker J; Bouwmeester, HJ; Schwab, W; Blaas, J; Van Der Plas, LH; Verhoeven, HA (2001). "Expression of Clarkia S-linalool synthase in transgenic petunia plants results in the accumulation of S-linalyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside". Plant J. 27 (4): 315–24. doi:10.1046/j.1365-313x.2001.01097.x. PMID11532177.