α-Amylase from Aspergillus oryzae
SIGMA/A8220 - aqueous solution, ≥800 FAU/g
Synonym: Fungamyl® 800L; 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 | aqueous solution |
| greener alternative category | Enabling  , |
| greener alternative product characteristics | Waste Prevention Design for Energy Efficiency Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry . |
| Quality Level | 200 |
| specific activity | ≥800 FAU/g |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| sustainability | Greener Alternative Product |
| Application: | • α-Amylase are suitable various plant studies, such as metabolism studies in Arabidopsis . • It is a suitable positive control for the evaluation of exogenous enzymes with amylolytic activity for dairy cows. • Amylases from Aspergillus oryzae is a suitable baking additives that prevents staling in the baking industry, clarify haze from fruit juices and alcoholic beverages, and is used to produce glucose and maltose syrup products . |
| Application: | α-Amylase from Aspergillus oryzae has been used: • as a positive control in the evaluation of enzyme activity • to evaluate its effect on simultaneous saccharification and cofermentation (SSCF) of L-lA by Lactobacillus paracase • to study the influence of amylase |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Aspergillus oryzae α − amylase (Ao α-amylase) enzyme catalyzes the hydrolysis of the α-1,4 glycosidic bonds in soluble starches, and is used in various industrial applications. Natural substrates such as starch and glycogen are broken down into glucose and maltose. . |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | α-Amylase, a digestive enzyme in saliva helps to catalyse the hydrolysis of α-1,4 glycosidic linkages in starch and results in the formation of glucose units. It is effective at slightly alkaline pH and is one of the preferred enzymes for sake brewing. |
| 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 ethanol research. For more information see the article in biofiles . |
| General description: | α-Amylase is also referred as taka-amylase A. |
| Legal Information: | A product of Novozyme Corp. |
| Legal Information: | Fungamyl is a registered trademark of Novozymes Corp. |
| Other Notes: | View more information on enzymes for complex carbohydrate analysis at www.sigma-aldrich.com/enz |
| Packaging: | 50, 250 mL in glass bottle |
| Symbol |  GHS08 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H334 |
| Precautionary statements | P261 - P284 - P304 + P340 - P342 + P311 |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 42 |
| Safety Statements | 23-24-36/37 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| activity | specific activity: ≥800 FAU/g |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| Enzyme Commission (EC) Number | 3.2.1.1 ( BRENDA  | IUBMB ) |
| UNSPSC | 12352204 |