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Starch Azure

Insoluble corn starch covalently linked with Remazol Brilliant Blue R

Synonym(s):

Starch–Remazol brilliant blue R, RBB-Starch, Remazol brilliant blue R dyed starch, Starch Azure

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About This Item

MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352204
NACRES:
NA.28

Quality Level

form

powder

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General description

Starch is an insoluble starch substrate specific for α-amylase and not for other exo enzymes. α-amylase catalysis of starch azure solubilization is measured at 595 nm.

Application

Starch Azure has been used as a substrate
  • in the screening of α-amylase activity in decontaminated malted flour at varying pH and temperature
  • for monitoring the inhibitory activity of Physalis peruviana extracts
  • for thermostable α-amylase extracted from deep sea and acidic soil

Substrates

Substrate for colorimetric determination of α-amylase.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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