Megazyme® β-Galactosidase (Aspergillus niger)

8,000 Units

SKU No.  700004192  |  Catalog No.  E-BGLAN

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High purity β-Galactosidase (Aspergillus niger) for use in research, biochemical enzyme assays and analytical testing applications.

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Specifications
BrandMegazyme®
EC Number

3.2.1.23

Storage Conditions

Storage Temperature: 2-8°C

Stability: > 1 year under recommended storage conditions

Application ExamplesApplications established in analysis and research within the food and feed, carbohydrate and biofuels industries.
FormulationIn 3.2 M ammonium sulphate
Physical FormSuspension
CAS Number

9031-11-2

Concentration~ 4000
Synonyms

beta-galactosidase; beta-D-galactoside galactohydrolase

SourceAspergillus niger
Molecular Weight

125000

ExpressionPurified from Aspergillus niger
Specificity

Hydrolysis of terminal non-reducing β-D-galactose residues in β-D-galactosides.

Specific Activity

~ 240 U/mg (40°C, pH 4.5 on p-nitrophenyl β-D-galactoside)

Unit Definition

One Unit of β-galactosidase activity is defined as the amount of enzyme required to release one µmole of p-nitrophenol (pNP) per minute from p-nitrophenyl-β-D-galactoside (10 mM) in sodium acetate buffer (100 mM), pH 4.5 at 40°C.

Temperature Optima (°C)60
Package Dimensions0.80 in x 0.80 in x 1.90 in
Package Weight0.03 lb