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![]() | α-Chymotrypsin is a serine protease of the peptidase S1 family consisting of 241 amino acid residues. The molecule has three peptide chains: an A chain of 13 residues, a B chain of 131 residues, and a C chain of 97 residues. α-Chymotrypsin is the predominant form of active enzyme produced from its zymogen, Chymotrypsinogen A. |
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C6423
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α-Chymotrypsin from bovine pancreas
suitable for protein sequencing, salt-free, lyophilized powder
| CAS Number: | 9004-07-3 |
| Enzyme Commission (EC) Number: | 3.4.21.1 ( BRENDA |
| EC Number: | 232-671-2 |
| MDL number: | MFCD00130481 |
Description
| Biochem/physiol Actions | A serine protease that hydrolyzes peptide bonds with aromatic or large hydrophobic side chains (Tyr, Trp, Phe, Met, Leu) on the carboxyl end of the bond. |
| Other Notes | View more information on chymotrypsin at www.sigma-aldrich.com/enzymeexplorer |
| Unit Definition | One unit will hydrolyze 1.0 μmole of BTEE per min at pH 7.8 at 25 °C. |
Properties
| form | salt-free, lyophilized powder |
| mol wt | mol wt 25 kDa |
| suitability | suitable for protein sequencing |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
Safety
| Personal Protective Equipment | dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 36/37/38-42 |
| Safety Statements | 22-24-26-36/37 |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| RTECS | GC3050000 |
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References
| Merck | Merck 13,2282 |







