α-Amylase from Aspergillus oryzae
SIGMA/86250 - powder, ~1.5 U/mg (~0.2 U acc. to Willstätter)
Synonym: Taka-Amylase A; Taka-Diastase from Aspergillus oryzae; 1,4-α-D-Glucan-glucanohydrolase
EC Number: 232-588-1
MDL Number: MFCD00081319
Product Type: Chemical
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| biological source | Aspergillus sp. (A. oryzae) |
| form | powder |
| greener alternative category | Enabling  , |
| greener alternative product characteristics | Waste Prevention Design for Energy Efficiency Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry . |
| Quality Level | 100 |
| specific activity | ~1.5 U/mg (~0.2 U acc. to Willstätter) |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| sustainability | Greener Alternative Product |
| General description: | We are committed to bringing you Greener Alternative Products, which adhere to one or more of The 12 Principles of Greener Chemistry. This product has been enhanced for energy efficiency and waste prevention when used in starch hydrolysis research. For more information see the article in biofiles . |
| Other Notes: | Molecular weight; Product distribution in the hydrolysis of amylose; Application in (selective) hydrolysis/condensation of glycosidic bonds; Suitable for use in thiamine determination. |
| 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 enzyme which liberates 1 μmol maltose per minute at pH 6.0 and 25 °C (starch acc. to Zulkowsky, Cat. No. 85642, as substrate). |
| Symbol |   GHS07,GHS08 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H302 - H334 |
| Precautionary statements | P261 - P264 - P270 - P284 - P301 + P312 - P501 |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 42 |
| Safety Statements | 22-24-36/37 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| activity | specific activity: ~1.5 U/mg (~0.2 U acc. to Willstätter) |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| Enzyme Commission (EC) Number | 3.2.1.1 ( BRENDA  | IUBMB ) |
| UNSPSC | 12352204 |