60640
Fluka

Catalase from bovine liver

BioChemika, for technical purposes, in 30% glycerol, ≥200000 U/mL

Synonym

H₂O₂:H₂O₂ oxidoreductase

CAS Number

9001-05-2

Enzyme Commission (EC) Number

1.11.1.6 ( BRENDA | IUBMB )

MDL number

MFCD00081483

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Descriptions

Biochem/physiol Actions

Activates the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide, Natural antioxidant used to study roles of reactive oxygen species in gene expression and apoptosis.

Other Notes

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For removal of oxidation products; used in a disk reactor with immobilized glucose oxidase for the production of gluconic acid¹

Unit Definition

1 U corresponds to the amount of enzyme which decomposes 1 μmol H₂O₂ per minute at pH 7.0 and 25 °C

Properties

grade

for technical purposes

product line

BioChemika

quality

in 30% glycerol

mol wt

tetramer mol wt ~250 kDa

M_r ~240000

contains

~10% ethanol as stabilizer

concentration

≥200000 U/mL

isoelectric point

5.4

density

1.06 g/mL at 20 °C

Gene Information

cow ... CAT(280743)

storage temp.

2-8°C

References

Cited Reference

1. H.N. Chang et al. Biotechnol. Lett. 6, 487, (1984)

Merck

Merck 13,1910

Safety

Risk Statements

RIDADR

UN1993 3/PG 3

WGK Germany

Flash Point(F)

105.8 °F

Flash Point(C)

41 °C