α-Amylase (Aspergillus oryzae)

20,000 Units

SKU No.  700004188  |  Catalog No.  E-ANAAM

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High purity α-Amylase (Aspergillus oryzae) for use in research, biochemical enzyme assays and in vitro diagnostic analysis.

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Specifications
BrandMegazyme
EC Number3.2.1.1
Enzymeα-Amylase
Storage Conditions

Storage Temperature: 2-8°C

Stability: > 1 year under recommended storage conditions

Application ExamplesFor use in Megazyme Starch Damage method.
FormulationIn 3.2 M ammonium sulphate
Physical FormSuspension
CAS Number9000-90-2
CAZy FamilyGH13
Concentration~ 1000
Synonymsalpha-amylase; 4-alpha-D-glucan glucanohydrolase
SourceAspergillus oryzae
Molecular Weight54000
ExpressionFrom Aspergillus oryzae
Specificityendo-hydrolysis of α-1,4-D-glucosidic linkages in starch.
Specific Activity~ 120 U/mg (40°C, pH 5.4 on Ceralpha Reagent)
Unit DefinitionOne Unit of α-amylase is the amount of enzyme required to release one μmole of p-nitrophenol from blocked p-nitrophenyl-maltoheptaoside per minute (in the presence of excess α-glucosidase), pH 5.4 at 40°C, and is termed a Ceralpha Unit.
Temperature Optima (°C)50
pH Optima5
Package Dimensions1.10 in x 1.10 in x 2.30 in
Package Weight0.10 lb