α-Amylase from Bacillus licheniformis
SIAL/A4582 - suitable for determination of starch (Kit STA-20)
Synonym: 1,4-α-D-Glucan-glucanohydrolase
CAS Number: 9000-85-5
EC Number: 232-560-9
MDL Number: MFCD00081319
Product Type: Chemical
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| analyte chemical class(es) | sugars |
| application(s) | food and beverages general analytical |
| form | liquid |
| Quality Level | 100  |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| suitability | suitable for determination of starch (Kit STA-20) |
| technique(s) | photometry: suitable |
| 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. |
| General description: | α-Amylase belongs to glycosyl hydrolase family 13. |
| Symbol |  GHS08 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H334 |
| Precautionary statements | P261 - P342 + P311 |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 42 |
| Safety Statements | 36/37/39 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| Enzyme Commission (EC) Number | 3.2.1.1 ( BRENDA  | IUBMB ) |
| UNSPSC | 12164500 |