Lipase B Candida antarctica immobilized on Immobead 150, recombinant from Aspergillus oryzae
SIGMA/54326 - ≥1800 U/g
Product Type: Chemical
| form | beads |
| Quality Level | 100  |
| recombinant | expressed in Aspergillus oryzae |
| specific activity | ≥1800 U/g |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| Application: | Lipases are used industrially for the resolution of chiral compounds and the transesterification production of biodiesel. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Lipase B from Candida antarctica (CAL-B) acts as a catalyst for producing amines, amides, and alcohols.. It is used as a biocatalyst in research and industry. CAL-B is involved in the hydrolysis of triglycerides. Lipases catalyze the hydrolysis of triacylglycerols into glycerol and free fatty acids. |
| General description: | Research area: Cell Signaling Lipase B from Candida antarctica (CAL-B) is a serine hydrolase, α/β-hydrolase, and is a member of the lipase family. CAL-B is composed of an α/β-hydrolase fold and the active site contains a Ser-His-Asp catalytic triad. |
| Unit Definition: | 1 U corresponds to the amount of enzyme which liberates 1 μmol butyric acid per minute at pH 7.5 and 40°C (tributyrin, Cat. No. 91010, as substrate) |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| activity | specific activity: ≥1800 U/g |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352204 |