Protease K

Names

[ Name ]:
Protease K

[Synonym ]:
Endopeptidase K
Tritirachium album proteinase K
1H-Benzimidazole-5-carboxamide, 1-(2-methoxyethyl)-N-[1-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl]-
N-(2-Isopropyl-1-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl)-1-(2-methoxyethyl)-1H-benzimidazole-5-carboxamide
Prok

Biological Activity

[Description]:

Protease K is a nonspecific serine protease that is useful for general digestion of proteins. Protease K is active in the presence of SDS or urea and over a wide range of pH (4-12), salt concentrations, and temperatures[1].

[Related Catalog]:

Research Areas >> Others

Signaling Pathways >> Others >> Others

[References]

[1]. W Ebeling, et al. Proteinase K From Tritirachium Album Limber. Eur J Biochem . 1974 Aug 15;47(1):91-7.

Chemical & Physical Properties

[ Density]:
1.3±0.1 g/cm3

[ Molecular Formula ]:
C₂₂H₂₅N₅O₂

[ Molecular Weight ]:
391.466

[ Exact Mass ]:
391.200836

[ LogP ]:
2.50

[ Appearance of Characters ]:
powder | white

[ Index of Refraction ]:
1.648

[ Storage condition ]:
2-8°C

[ Water Solubility ]:
H2O: 10 mg/mL, slightly hazy, brown-yellow | Miscible with water.

Safety Information

[ Symbol ]:

GHS07, GHS08

[ Signal Word ]:
Danger

[ Hazard Statements ]:
H315-H319-H334-H335

[ Precautionary Statements ]:
P261-P280-P284-P304 + P340 + P312-P337 + P313-P342 + P311

[ Personal Protective Equipment ]:
dust mask type N95 (US);Eyeshields;Faceshields;Gloves

[ Hazard Codes ]:
Xn

[ Risk Phrases ]:
36/37/38-42

[ Safety Phrases ]:
23-24-26-36/37-22-45

[ RIDADR ]:
NONH for all modes of transport

[ WGK Germany ]:
1

[ HS Code ]:
35079090

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