49101

β-Glucanase from Aspergillus niger

powder, dark brown, ~1 U/mg

• CAS Number: 9074-98-0
• EC Number: 3.2.1.6 (BRENDA, IUBMB)
• EC Number: 232-979-7
• MDL number: MFCD00131488
• UNSPSC Code: 12352204
• NACRES: NA.54

Properties

• form: powder
• Quality Level: 100
• specific activity: ~1 U/mg
• greener alternative product characteristics: Waste Prevention; Design for Energy Efficiency; Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry.
• sustainability: Greener Alternative Product
• color: dark brown
• greener alternative category: Enabling,
• storage temp.: 2-8°C

Description

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 eficiency and waste prevention when used in cellulosic ethanol research. For more information see the article in biofiles.

Biochem/physiol Actions

β-glucanases degrade β-1,4-glucans of cellulose, xyloglucan and β-1,4-xylan.

Unit Definition

One unit corresponds to the amount of enzyme which will release 1 μmole of reducing sugar equivalents (expressed as glucose) per minute at pH 5.0 and 55 °C, using β-D-glucan (Cat. No. 49102) as substrate

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS08
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H334
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P284 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Resp. Sens. 1
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves