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α-Amylase from Bacillus licheniformis

suitable for determination of starch (Kit STA-20)

Synonym(s):

1,4-α-D-Glucan-glucanohydrolase

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CAS Number:
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MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164500
eCl@ss:
32160410
NACRES:
NA.84

form

liquid

Quality Level

analyte chemical class(es)

sugars

technique(s)

photometry: suitable

suitability

suitable for determination of starch (Kit STA-20)

application(s)

food and beverages
general analytical

storage temp.

2-8°C

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General description

α-Amylase belongs to glycosyl hydrolase family 13.

Application

α-Amylase from Bacillus licheniformis has been used in two-step hydrolysis for enzymatic saccharification of dried biomass powder. It has also been used to analyse the starch concentration by an enzymatic method.

Biochem/physiol Actions

α-Amylase, the digestive enzyme in saliva has several significance in industries like, food, pharmaceutical, textile and paper. It hydrolyses the linear chain of amylose to form glucose molecules.

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Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Resp. Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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