Cat No.
NATE-0240
Description
An esterase is a hydrolase that splits esters into acids and alcohols
Abbr
Esterase, Native (Saccharomyces cerevisiae)
Alias
Esterase
Species
Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Form
lyophilized powder
Enzyme Commission Number
EC 3.1.1.1
Bio-activity
~2 U/g
CAS No.
9016-18-6
Unit Definition
1 U corresponds to the amount of enzyme which hydrolyzes 1 μmol ethyl valerate per minute at pH 8.0 and 25°C.
Applications
The compound is commonly used for the synthesis of biodiesel and biopolymers, as well as in the production of pharmaceuticals, agr ochemicals and flavor compounds.
Warnings
Preparation of enantiomerically pure (S)-2-hydroxy heptanoate via bakers′ yeast catalyzed hydrolytic resolution
Synonyms
EC 3.1.1.1; ali-esterase; B-esterase; monobutyrase; cocaine esterase; procaine esterase; methylbutyrase; vitamin A esterase; butyryl esterase; carboxyesterase; carboxylate esterase; carboxylic esterase; methylbutyRate esterase; triacetin esterase; carboxyl ester hydrolase; butyRate esterase; methylbutyrase; α-carboxylesterase; propionyl esterase; nonspecific carboxylesterase; esterase D; esterase B; esterase A; serine esterase; carboxylic acid esterase; cocaine esterase; 9016-18-6
