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α-Amylase from Bacillus sp.

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powder, yellow-brown, ~50 U/mg

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CAS Number:
Enzyme Commission number:
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352204
eCl@ss:
32160410
NACRES:
NA.54

form

powder

specific activity

~50 U/mg

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color

yellow-brown

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storage temp.

2-8°C

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General description

We are committed to bringing you Greener Alternative Products, which adhere to one or more of The 12 Principles of Greener Chemistry. This product has been enhanced for energy efficiency and waste prevention when used in starch hydrolysis research. For more information see the article in biofiles.

Unit Definition

One unit corresponds to the amount of enzyme which liberates 1 μmole maltose per minute at pH 6.9 at 25 °C (starch acc. to Zulkowsky, Cat. No. 85642, as substrate).

Other Notes

Applications in (selective) hydrolysis/condensations of glycosidic bonds.

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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

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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