A2771
α-Amylase from barley malt
Type VIII-A, powder
Synonym(s):
1,4-α-D-Glucan-glucanohydrolase
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type
Type VIII-A
form
powder
α-amylase activity
≥1 unit/mg solid
β-amylase activity
≥1 unit/mg solid
contains
lactose as extender
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storage temp.
2-8°C
General description
We are committed to bringing you Greener Alternative Products, which adhere to one or more of The 12 Principles of Greener Chemistry. This product has been enhanced for waste prevention when used in starch ethanol research. For more information see the article in biofiles.
Packaging
Package size based on α-amylase activity
Unit Definition
One unit will liberate 1.0 mg of maltose from starch in 3 min at pH 6.9 at 20 °C.
Other Notes
View more information on enzymes for complex carbohydrate analysis at www.sigma-aldrich.com/enzymeexplorer
Substrate
signalword
Danger
hcodes
pcodes
Hazard Classifications
Resp. Sens. 1
Storage Class
13 - Non Combustible Solids
wgk_germany
WGK 1
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
ppe
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