β-Glucosidase from almonds
SIGMA/G0395 - lyophilized powder, ≥2 units/mg solid
Synonym: β-D-Glucoside glucohydrolase
CAS Number: 9001-22-3
EC Number: 232-589-7
MDL Number: MFCD00130628
Product Type: Chemical
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| form | lyophilized powder |
| greener alternative category | Enabling  , |
| greener alternative product characteristics | Waste Prevention Design for Energy Efficiency Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry . |
| impurities | salt, essentially free |
| mol wt | 135 kDa |
| Quality Level | 300 |
| specific activity | ≥2 units/mg solid |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| sustainability | Greener Alternative Product |
| Analysis Note: | Crude |
| Application: | β-glucosidase is also used in the synthesis of glucosides and fucosides with various potential applications in pharmaceutical, cosmetic and detergent industries, hydrolytic removal of aglycone moiety from flavonoid and isoflavonoid glycosides, flavor enhancement of fruit juices and wine, and biosynthesis of oligosaccharides. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | βglucosidase is involved in the hydrolysis of β-glycosidic bonds connecting carbohydrate residues in β- |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | β−glucosidase is involved in the hydrolysis of β−glycosidic bonds connecting carbohydrate residues in β−D-glycosides. It converts cellobiose and cellooligosaccharides produced by the endo and exoglucanases to glucose. |
| General description: | We are committed to bringing you Greener Alternative Products, which adhere to one or more of The 12 Principles of Greener Chemistry. This product has been enhanced for energy efficiency and waste prevention when used in cellulosic ethanol research. For more information see the article in biofiles . |
| Other Notes: | One unit will liberate 1.0 μmole of glucose from salicin per min at pH 5.0 at 37 °C. |
| Symbol |  GHS08 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H334 |
| Precautionary statements | P261 - P342 + P311 |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 42 |
| Safety Statements | 22-24-36/37 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| activity | specific activity: ≥2 units/mg solid |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| Enzyme Commission (EC) Number | 3.2.1.21 ( BRENDA  | IUBMB ) |
| UNSPSC | 12352204 |