P2736

Pectinase from Aspergillus niger

aqueous solution

• Synonym(s): Pectinex 3XL^®, Pectinex^® 3X L
• CAS Number: 9032-75-1
• EC Number: 3.2.1.15 (BRENDA, IUBMB)
• EC Number: 232-885-6
• MDL number: MFCD00131809
• UNSPSC Code: 12352204

Properties

• form: aqueous solution
• concentration: ≥3000 units/mL
• storage temp.: 2-8°C

Description

Application

Petctinase is an enzyme from Aspergillus niger that is used in plant protoplast preparation to digest cell wall prior to organelle isolation. It has been used to conduct partial saccharification of sugars. Pectinases are used to study their role in the invasion of plant tissues by phytopathogens, the spoilage of produce and various food processing and plant biotechnology applications.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Pectolytic enzyme preparation produced from a selected strain of Aspergillus niger: contains mainly pectintranseliminase, polygalacturonase, and pectinesterase and small amounts of hemicellulases and cellulases. Pectinases hydrolyses pectin, which is a component of the cell wall. They may attack methyl-esterified pectin or de-esterified pectin. It is a source of pectinase activity, also containing cellulase and hemicellulase activities.

Other Notes

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Legal Information

A product of Novozyme Corp.

Pectinex is a registered trademark of Novozymes Corp.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS08
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H334
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P284 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Resp. Sens. 1
• 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