Cat No.
NATE-0257
Description
Formaldehyde dehydrogenase catalyzes the conversion of formaldehyde to formate.
Abbr
Formaldehyde Dehydrogenase, Native (Pseudomonas sp.)
Species
Pseudomonas sp.
Form
Lyophilized powder containing ~70% stabilizers as Mg2+, Ca2+, bovine serum albumin, glycine, and lysine
Enzyme Commission Number
EC 1.2.1.46
Bio-activity
1.0-6.0 units/mg solid
CAS No.
9028-84-6
Unit Definition
One unit will oxidize 1.0 μmole of formaldehyde to formic acid per min at pH 7.5 at 37°C.
Applications
Formaldehyde dehydrogenase is used as a biosensor for the presence of formaldehyde in pharmaceuticals, waste water, vaccines and industrial products. It was also used in coupled pectin methyl esterase (PME) enzyme assay.
Synonyms
EC 1.2.1.46; Formaldehyde Dehydrogenase; NAD-linked formaldehyde dehydrogenase; NAD-dependent formaldehyde dehydrogenase; 9028-84-6
