10070

α-Amylase from Bacillus sp.

powder, yellow-brown, ~50 U/mg

• CAS Number: 9000-90-2
• Enzyme Commission number: 3.2.1.1 (BRENDA, IUBMB)
• EC Number: 232-565-6
• MDL number: MFCD00081319
• UNSPSC Code: 12352204
• eCl@ss: 32160410
• NACRES: NA.54

Properties

• form: powder
• Quality Level: 100
• specific activity: ~50 U/mg
• greener alternative product characteristics: Waste Prevention; Design for Energy Efficiency; Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry.
• sustainability: Greener Alternative Product
• color: yellow-brown
• greener alternative category: Enabling,
• storage temp.: 2-8°C

Description

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.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS08
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H334
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P284 - P501
• 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