Product Name

Lipase from Candida rugosa

Synonym

CCL

Assay

15-25 U/mg

CAS Number

9001-62-1

Molecular Weight

Mr ~67000

MDL number

MFCD00131509

Suitability

BioReagent

l Physical and Chemical Information

Appearance

Lyophilized powder (fine)

l Biological Information

Biochem/Physiol Actions

Candida rugosa lipase is known to catalyze hydrolysis reactions, especially the production of ricinoleic acid.

Lipases catalyze the hydrolysis of triacylglycerols into glycerol and free fatty acids.

Application

Lipases are used industrially for the resolution of chiral compounds and the transesterification production of biodiesel.

Unit Definition

1 U corresponds to the amount of enzyme which liberates 1 μmol oleic acid per minute at pH 8.0 and 40 °C

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