Cat No.
NATE-0284
Description
Glycerol dehydrogenase is an enzyme in the oxidoreductase family that utilizes the NAD+ to catalyze the oxidation of glycerol to form glycerone (dihydroxyacetone).
Abbr
GDH, Native (Enterobacter aerogenes)
Alias
GDH; GlDH; GlyDH
Species
Enterobacter aerogenes
Form
Lyophilized powder containing potassium phosphate buffer salts
Enzyme Commission Number
EC 1.1.1.6
Bio-activity
20-80 units/mg protein
CAS No.
9028-14-2
Unit Definition
One unit will oxidize 1.0 μmole of glycerol to dihydroxyacetone per min at 25°C at pH 10.0.
Applications
Glycerol dehydrogenase was used in the kinetic enzymatic determination of glycerol in wine and beer.
Synonyms
EC 1.1.1.6; NAD+-linked glycerol dehydrogenase; glycerol:NAD+ 2-oxidoreductase; GDH; GlDH; GlyDH; 9028-14-2; glycerin dehydrogenase
