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 ![]() ![]() |
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 | ![]() |
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 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
UNSPSC | 12352204 |