Cellulase from Aspergillus niger
SIGMA/22178 - powder, off-white, ~0.8 U/mg
Synonym: 1,4-(1,3:1,4)-β-D-Glucan 4-glucanohydrolase
CAS Number: 9012-54-8
EC Number: 232-734-4
MDL Number: MFCD00081510
Product Type: Chemical
| biological source | Aspergillus niger |
| color | off-white |
| form | powder |
| Quality Level | 100  |
| specific activity | ~0.8 U/mg |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| Application: | Cellulase from Aspergillus niger has been used: • in the preparation of the standardized solution to determine absolute cellulase levels • in phosphate-citric acid buffer for activity assay • in non-starch polysaccharide degrading enzyme cocktail for in vitro hydrolysis of defatted rice bran and in the approach to improve the nutritive value of poultry feed |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Cellulase from Aspergillus niger catalyzes the hydrolysis of endo-1,4-β- |
| General description: | Cellulase is a member of glycoside hydrolase family and is produced by a number of cellulolytic microbes. |
| Other Notes: | View more information on enzymes for complex carbohydrate analysis at www.sigma-aldrich.com/enz |
| Unit Definition: | 1 U corresponds to the amount of enzymes which liberates 1 μmol glucose from carboxymethylcellulose per minute at pH 5.0 and 37°C |
| Symbol |  GHS08 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H334 |
| Precautionary statements | P261 - P284 - P304 + P340 - P342 + P311 |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 42 |
| Safety Statements | 22-24-36/37 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| activity | specific activity: ~0.8 U/mg |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| Enzyme Commission (EC) Number | 3.2.1.4 ( BRENDA  | IUBMB ) |
| UNSPSC | 12352204 |