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α-Glucosidase from Saccharomyces cerevisiae

lyophilized powder, beige, 4-8 U/mg

Synonym(s):

α-D-Glucosidase, α-D-Glucoside glucohydrolase, Maltase from yeast

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CAS Number:
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UNSPSC Code:
12352204

form

lyophilized powder

specific activity

4-8 U/mg

mol wt

Mr ~63000

color

beige

UniProt accession no.

storage temp.

−20°C

Gene Information

bakers yeast ... MAL12(853209) , MAL32(852602)

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General description

only partly soluble in water or buffer

Application

For the determination of α-amylase and the synthesis of various 1′-O-sucrose and 1-O-fructose esters

Biochem/physiol Actions

Hydrolysis of terminal, non-reducing 1→4-linked D-glucose residues with release of D-glucose.

Unit Definition

1 U corresponds to the amount of enzyme which hydrolyzes 1 μmol p-nitrophenyl-α-D-glucopyranoside per minute at pH 6.8 and 37°C

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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