alpha-Amylase

Names

[ Name ]:
alpha-Amylase

[Synonym ]:
MFCD05861376
5-Benzyl 3-ethyl 2-methyl-6-phenyl-4-(phenylethynyl)-1,4-dihydropyridine-3,5-dicarboxylate
MFCD01867626
3,5-Pyridinedicarboxylic acid, 1,4-dihydro-2-methyl-6-phenyl-4-(2-phenylethynyl)-, 3-ethyl 5-(phenylmethyl) ester
5-Benzyl 3-ethyl 2-methyl-6-phenyl-4-(phenylethynyl)-1,4-dihydro-3,5-pyridinedicarboxylate
alpha-Amylase

Biological Activity

[Description]:

Bacterial α-Amylase catalyses the hydrolysis of internal α-1,4-glycosidic linkages in starch in low molecular weight products, such glucose, maltose and maltotriose units. Bacterial α-Amylase is often used in biochemical studies[1].

[Related Catalog]:

Research Areas >> Others

[In Vitro]

细菌 α-淀粉酶的最适温度范围为 25-100℃，最适 pH 范围为 1-11.5[1]。

[References]

[1]. Mehta D, Satyanarayana T. Bacterial and Archaeal α-Amylases: Diversity and Amelioration of the Desirable Characteristics for Industrial Applications. Front Microbiol. 2016 Jul 28;7:1129.

Chemical & Physical Properties

[ Density]:
1.2±0.1 g/cm3

[ Boiling Point ]:
643.1±55.0 °C at 760 mmHg

[ Molecular Formula ]:
C₃₁H₂₇NO₄

[ Molecular Weight ]:
477.550

[ Flash Point ]:
342.7±31.5 °C

[ Exact Mass ]:
477.194000

[ LogP ]:
7.16

[ Appearance of Characters ]:
suspension | yellow-brown

[ Vapour Pressure ]:
0.0±1.9 mmHg at 25°C

[ Index of Refraction ]:
1.639

[ Storage condition ]:
2-8°C

[ Stability ]:
Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Safety Information

[ Symbol ]:

GHS08

[ Signal Word ]:
Danger

[ Hazard Statements ]:
H334

[ Precautionary Statements ]:
P261-P342 + P311

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

[ Hazard Codes ]:
Xn,B,Xi

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

[ Safety Phrases ]:
36-36/37-24-22-2-26-45-23-36/37/39

[ RIDADR ]:
NONH for all modes of transport

[ WGK Germany ]:
3

[ RTECS ]:
BU7432500

Articles

Structural features of soluble cereal arabinoxylan fibers associated with a slow rate of in vitro fermentation by human fecal microbiota.

Carbohydr. Polym. 130 , 191-7, (2015)

Most soluble dietary fibers ferment rapidly in the proximal colon, potentially causing discomfort and poor tolerability. Alkali-extracted arabinoxylan isolates from corn, wheat, rice and sorghum brans...

In vitro and in vivo effects of standardized extract and fractions of Phaleria macrocarpa fruits pericarp on lead carbohydrate digesting enzymes.

BMC Complement Altern. Med. 13 , 39, (2013)

One vital therapeutic approach for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus is the use of agents that can decrease postprandial hyperglycaemia by inhibiting carbohydrate digesting enzymes. The presen...

Combined effects of green tea extracts, green tea polyphenols or epigallocatechin gallate with acarbose on inhibition against α-amylase and α-glucosidase in vitro.

Molecules 18(9) , 11614-23, (2013)

Green tea, green tea polyphenols and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) are confirmed to have beneficial effects in the treatment of diabetes mellitus, and a possible mechanism can be ascribed to their i...