Xylanase from Trichoderma viride
SIGMA/X3876 - lyophilized powder, 100-300 units/mg protein
Synonym: 1,4-β-D-Xylanxylanohydrolase; endo-1,4-β-Xylanase
CAS Number: 9025-57-4
EC Number: 232-800-2
MDL Number: MFCD00132594
Product Type: Chemical
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| biological source | fungus (Trichoderma viride) |
| composition | Protein, ~50% biuret |
| foreign activity | β-glucosidase and β-xylosidase ≤0.1% |
| cellulase <0.2% | |
| form | lyophilized powder |
| greener alternative category | Enabling  |
| greener alternative product characteristics | Waste Prevention Design for Energy Efficiency Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry . |
| mol wt | 22 kDa |
| Quality Level | 200 |
| specific activity | 100-300 units/mg protein |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| Application: | Xylanase from Trichoderma viride has been used as a component of an enzyme mixture for the hydrolysis of hemicellulose-rich solution (autohydrolysate). It has also been used as a cell-wall degrading enzyme to determine the efficiency of p-coumaryl esterase to release p-coumaroyl and feruloyl group. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Xylanase (endo-1,4-β-Xyla |
| 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 cellulosic ethanol research. For more information see the article in biofiles and Enzymes for Alternative Energy Research |
| General description: | Xylanase from Trichoderma viride was shown to have molecular weight of 22 kDa with a Pi of 9.3. |
| General description: | Xylanase is a hemicellulolytic enzyme. It is synthesized by microorganisms like bacteria, yeast and fungi. |
| Other Notes: | View more information on enzymes for complex carbohydrate analysis at www.sigma-aldrich.com/enz |
| Packaging: | 1000 units in glass bottle |
| Packaging: | 250 units in poly bottle |
| Physical form: | Contains sorbitol and sodium acetate buffer salts |
| Unit Definition: | One unit will liberate 1 μmole of 4-nitrophenol from 4-nitrophenol-xylan per min at pH 4.5 at 30 °C. |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| activity | specific activity: 100-300 units/mg protein |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| Enzyme Commission (EC) Number | 3.2.1.8 ( BRENDA  | IUBMB ) |
| UNSPSC | 12352204 |