Application

Esterase, from Bacillus subtilis, may be used in protein engineering research as well as to study the kinetic resolution of acetates of arylaliphatic tertiary alcohols. Product 96667 is recombinant and expressed in E. Coli (≥10 U/mg).

Biochem/physiol Actions

An esterase is a hydrolase that splits esters into acids and alcohols.

Esteraseparticipates in the stereospecific hydrolysis and production of esters. Esterases, that are obtained from cultured bacteria and fungi has several industrial applications.

General description

Esterase belongs to the hydrolase superfamily of enzymes.This recombinant esterase contains a C-terminal histidine tag.

Packaging

Bottomless glass bottle. Contents are inside inserted fused cone.

Unit Definition

1 U corresponds to the amount of enzyme which converts 1 µmol 4-nitrophenyl-L-acetate per minute at pH 7.5 and 30°C.