Reaction: butanal + CoA + NAD(P)+ = butanoyl-CoA + NAD(P)H + H+
Systematic name: butanal:NAD(P)+ oxidoreductase (CoA-acylating)
Comments: Also acts on acetaldehyde, but more slowly.
Links to other databases: BRENDA, EXPASY, KEGG, Metacyc, CAS registry number: 116412-25-0
References:
1. Palosaari, N.R. and Rogers, P. Purification and properties of the inducible coenzyme A-linked butyraldehyde dehydrogenase from Clostridium acetobutylicum. J. Bacteriol. 170 (1988) 2971-2976.