Lipase from Mucor miehei
SIGMA/62298 - powder, slightly brown, ~1 U/mg
Synonym: Triacylglycerol acylhydrolase; Triacylglycerol lipase
CAS Number: 9001-62-1
EC Number: 232-619-9
MDL Number: MFCD00131509
Product Type: Chemical
color | slightly brown |
form | powder |
InChI | 1S/C11H9N3O2.Na/c15-8-4-5 |
InChI key | QWZUIMCIEOCSJF-CHHCPSLASA |
Quality Level | 100 |
specific activity | ~1 U/mg |
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: | Mucor miehei lipase hydrolizes triglycerides and catalyzes the synthesis of esters from glycerol and long-chain fatty acids in vitro. Tri-, di-, and monoglycerides are hydrolyzed (in decreasing order of rate). |
Other Notes: | Characterization; In the synthesis of fatty hydroxamic acids; Esterification |
Unit Definition: | 1 U corresponds to the amount of enzyme which liberates 1 μmol oleic acid per minute at pH 8.0 and 40 °C (triolein, Cat. No. 62314 as substrate) |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
activity | specific activity: ~1 U/mg |
Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
Enzyme Commission (EC) Number | 3.1.1.3 ( BRENDA | IUBMB ) |
UNSPSC | 12352204 |