Megazyme® Cellulase (endo-1,4-β-D-glucanase) (Aspergillus niger)

2,000 Units

SKU No.  700004207  |  Catalog No.  E-CELAN

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High purity Cellulase (endo-1,4-β-D-glucanase) (Aspergillus niger) for use in research, biochemical enzyme assays and in vitro diagnostic analysis.

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Specifications
BrandMegazyme®
EC Number

3.2.1.4

Storage Conditions

Storage Temperature: 2-8°C

Stability: > 1 year under recommended storage conditions. Check vial for details.

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

9012-54-8

Synonyms

cellulase; 4-beta-D-glucan 4-glucanohydrolase

SourceAspergillus niger
Molecular Weight

27000

ExpressionPurified from Aspergillus niger
Specificity

endo-hydrolysis of (1,4)-β-D-glucosidic linkages in cellulose.

Specific Activity

~ 50 U/mg (40°C, pH 4.5 on CM-cellulose 4M)

Unit Definition

One Unit of cellulase activity is defined as the amount of enzyme required to release one μmole of glucose reducing-sugar equivalents per minute from CM-cellulose 4M (10 mg/mL) in sodium acetate buffer (100 mM), pH 4.5 at 40°C.

Temperature Optima (°C)60
Package Dimensions0.70 in x 0.70 in x 1.60 in
Package Weight0.03 lb