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Chitin azure

chitinase substrate

Synonym(s):

Colloid chitin azure

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
12352204
NACRES:
NA.32

form

powder

General description

Chitin azure is sensitive, feasible and reproducible low cost substrate, which is used for the assay of chitinase activity.

Application

Chitin azure has been used as a substrate to determine chitinase activity.

Other Notes

Chitin from crab shells covalently linked with Remazol Brilliant Violet 5R (RBV) dye.

Substrates

A substrate for chitinase

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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