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Phosphoenolpyruvate Carboxylase, Zea mays

Synonym(s):

Phosphoenolpyruvate Carboxylase, Zea mays

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CAS Number:
Enzyme Commission number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352202

form

lyophilized

Quality Level

specific activity

≥1 units/mg material
≥5 units/mg protein

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze
desiccated

solubility

0.5% Tris-HCl (50 mM), pH 7.0: soluble

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

−20°C

General description

Native phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylase from Zea mays. Catalyzes the fixation of carbon dioxide with phosphoenolpyruvate to produce oxaloacetate and inorganic phosphate. May be used to determine carbon dioxide levels in biological fluids. Has an optimal pH of 8.0.
This product has been discontinued.

Native phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylase from Zea mays. Catalyzes the fixation of carbon dioxide with phosphoenolpyruvate to produce oxaloacetate and inorganic phosphate. May be used to determine carbon dioxide levels in biological fluids.

Warning

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)

Unit Definition

One unit is defined as the amount of enzyme that will release 1 µmol of CO₂ per min at 30°C, pH 8.0.

Reconstitution

Unstable in solution; reconstitute just prior to use.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

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Health hazard

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Resp. Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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