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Sigma-Aldrich

Esterase from Bacillus stearothermophilus

≥0.2 U/mg

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CAS Number:
Enzyme Commission number:
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352204
NACRES:
NA.54

form

lyophilized

specific activity

≥0.2 U/mg

storage temp.

2-8°C

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Application

The compound is commonly used for the synthesis of biodiesel and biopolymers, as well as in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and flavor compounds.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Esterase acts on water-soluble carboxyl esters containing short chain fatty acids .
The esterase catalyzes the transesterification of 1-phenylethanol.

Unit Definition

1 U corresponds to the amount of enzyme which releases 1 μmol 4-nitrophenol per minute at pH 7.0 and 65°C (4-nitrophenyl-n-octanoate as substrate)

Other Notes

Heat stable enzyme

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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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