Product Name

Esterase from Bacillus stearothermophilus

Assay

≥0.2 U/mg

CAS Number

9016-18-6

MDL number

MFCD00131030

Suitability

BioReagent

l Biological Information

Biochem/Physiol Actions

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

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.

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)

l Storage

Storage temp.

2-8°C

l Precautions and Disclaimer

This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses.

l References

1. http://www.drugbank.ca

2. https://ncit.nci.nih.gov

3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov