73940 Sigma

Lipase immobilized from Candida antarctica

beads, slightly brown, >2 U/mg

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  •  EC Number 232-619-9

  •  Enzyme Commission (EC) Number 3.1.1.3  ( BRENDA | IUBMB )

  •  MDL number MFCD02687927

Description

Unit Definition

1 U corresponds to the amount of enzyme which liberates 1 μmol butyric acid per minute at pH 8.0 and 40°C (tributyrin, Fluka No. 91010, as substrate)

Application

Lipases are used industrially for the resolution of chiral compounds and the transesterification production of biodiesel.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Lipases catalyze the hydrolysis of triacylglycerols into glycerol and free fatty acids.

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