C2605

Cellulase from Aspergillus sp.

aqueous solution

• Synonym(s): Carezyme 4500L^®, Carezyme^®
• CAS Number: 9012-54-8
• EC Number: 3.2.1.4 (BRENDA, IUBMB)
• EC Number: 232-734-4
• MDL number: MFCD00081510
• UNSPSC Code: 12352204
• NACRES: NA.54

Properties

• Quality Level: 200
• form: solid
• specific activity: ≥1000 units/g
• greener alternative product characteristics: Waste Prevention; Design for Energy Efficiency; Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry.
• sustainability: Greener Alternative Product
• 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 efficiency and waste prevention when used in cellulosic ethanol research. For more information see the article in biofiles and Enzymes for Alternative Energy Research

Application

Cellulase from Aspergillus sp. has been used to degrade cello-oligosaccharides into glucose during the analysis of BBC (bioabsorbable bacterial cellulose) biodegradability. The enzyme has also been used in photon correlation spectroscopy to study its effects on unfiltered beer samples. The parameters evaluated in this spectroscopic analysis were the size of suspended particles, flow rate and haze stability.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cellulases are enzymes that hydrolyze cellulose, a linear polymer of anhydroglucose units linked together by β-1,4-glycosidic bonds, to glucose. Endo-β-D-glucanase is one of the major component enzymes of the cellulase complex. It catalyzes the hydrolysis of cellulose by randomly splitting the sugar residues within the molecule. Exo-β-D-glucanase and β-glucosidase can synergistically convert cellulose into glucose and hence are used on an industrial scale.

Preparation Note

produced by submerged fermentation of a genetically modified Aspergillus microorganism

Other Notes

View more information on enzymes for complex carbohydrate analysis at www.sigma-aldrich.com/enzymeexplorer

Legal Information

A product of Novozyme Corp.

Carezyme is a registered trademark of Novozymes Corp.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS08
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H334
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P284 - P304 + P340 + P312 - 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