Lipase from Mucor miehei, powder, slightly brown, approx. 1 U/mg
Application
Lipases are used industrially for the resolution of chiral compounds and the transesterification production of biodiesel.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Mucor miehei lipase hydrolizes triglycerides and catalyzes the synthesis of esters from glycerol and long-chain fatty acids in vitro. Tri-, di-, and monoglycerides are hydrolyzed (in decreasing order of rate).
Other Notes
Characterization; In the synthesis of fatty hydroxamic acids; Esterification
Unit Definition
1 U corresponds to the amount of enzyme which liberates 1 µmol oleic acid per minute at pH 8.0 and 40?°C (triolein, Cat. No. 62314 as substrate)
| Colour | slightly brown |
|---|---|
| Quality Level | 100 |
| Manufacturer | SIGMA-ALDRICH |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| Form | powder |
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