Product Name

Lipase from Candida rugosa

General deion

Lipases are hydrolytic enzymes which break down triacylglycerides into free fatty acids and glycerols.

Synonym

Triacylglycerol acylhydrolase, Triacylglycerol lipase

Assay

≥40,000 units/mg protein

CAS Number

9001-62-1

MDL number

MFCD00131509

Suitability

BioReagent

l Physical and Chemical Information

Appearance

lyophilized powder

l Biological Information

Biochem/Physiol Actions

Tri-, di-, and monoglycerides are hydrolyzed (in decreasing order of rate).

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

Application

Lipase from C. rugosa is used to catalyze the synthesis of flavor esters such as pentyl propanoate and butyl butanoate used in food enhancement. Lipase from Candida rugosa has been used in a study to assess the influence of phase segregation on enzyme hydrolytic activity. Lipases are used industrially for the resolution of chiral compounds and the transesterification production of biodiesel.

Unit Definition

One unit will hydrolyze 1.0 microequivalent of fatty acid from a triglyceride in 1 hr at pH 7.2 at 37 °C using olive oil (30 minute incubation).

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