An enzyme that catalyzes reversibly the hydrolysis of acetyl-CoA to yield CoA and acetate. The enzyme is involved in the oxidation of fatty acids. EC 3.1.2.1.

Synonyms: Acetyl-CoA hydrolase, Hydrolase, Acetyl-CoA, Acetyl CoA Hydrolase, Acylase, Acetyl-CoA, EC 3.1.2.1, Acetyl-CoA Hydrolase, Acetyl Coenzyme A Hydrolase, Acetyl-CoA Deacylase, Acetyl-CoA Acylase, Deacylase, Acetyl-CoA, Acetyl CoA Acylase, Acetyl CoA Deacylase