Z3625

Zein

• CAS Number: 9010-66-6
• EC Number: 232-722-9
• MDL number: MFCD00062414
• UNSPSC Code: 12352202
• NACRES: NA.56

Properties

• biological source: maize
• Quality Level: 200
• form: powder
• UniProt accession no.: Q41896; P04700
• Gene Information: maize ... z1C2(541924)

Description

General description

Zein is a prolamine and an alcohol soluble protein present in maize endosperm cells.[1][2] Zein is a 20kDa structural protein and is encoded by the gene mapped on the short arm of maize chromosome 7.[2] This protein lacks essential amino acids, such as lysine and tryptophan. Therefore, it has a poor nutritional value.[1]

Application

Zein has been used as a biopolymer in electrospinning technique.[3][4] It has also been used to blend starch involved in the manufacture of thermoplastic material.[5]

Biochem/physiol Actions

Zein is used in the manufacture of fiber, adhesive, coating, ceramic, ink, cosmetic, textile, chewing gum and biodegradable plastics.[1] This protein is a biodegradable and sustainable agropolymer. Thus, it is a great potential replacement for traditional oil-based plastics.[3]

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable