Esterase Pseudomonas fluorescens, recombinant from E. coli, >=4 U/mg

Not available outside of the UK & Ireland.

Application

The compound is commonly used for the synthesis of biodiesel and biopolymers, as well as in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and flavor compounds.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Esterase acts on water-soluble carboxyl esters containing short chain fatty acids.

Packaging

Bottomless glass bottle. Contents are inside inserted fused cone.

Unit Definition

1 U corresponds to the amount of enzyme which liberates 1 µmol acetic acid from p-nitrophenylacetate per minute at pH 7.5 and 25°C