Cat No.
NATE-0234
Description
An esterase is a hydrolase that splits esters into acids and alcohols
Abbr
Esterase, Native (Bacillus stearothermophilus)
Alias
Esterase
Species
Bacillus stearothermophilus
Enzyme Commission Number
EC 3.1.1.1
Bio-activity
> 0.2 units/mg
CAS No.
9016-18-6
Unit Definition
1 U corresponds to the amount of enzyme which releases 1 μmol 4-nitrophenol per minute at pH 7.0 and 65°C (4-nitrophenyl-n-octanoate as substrate)
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
Heat stable enzyme
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
