Description

Glycanase CAS NO 55126-98-2 is a specialized enzyme preparation designed for the hydrolysis of glycosidic bonds in complex carbohydrates. This product is critical for researchers and industrial processors requiring precise modification of polysaccharide structures to alter functionality, improve digestibility, or generate specific oligosaccharides. It is an essential tool for biotechnology, pharmaceutical development, and the food ingredient sectors where controlled carbohydrate breakdown is necessary.

Application

• Biopharmaceutical Research: Used in the structural analysis and characterization of glycoproteins and glycolipids to understand biological activity and ensure product consistency.
• Prebiotic Synthesis: Employed in the enzymatic production of non-digestible oligosaccharides (e.g., galacto-oligosaccharides, xylo-oligosaccharides) for functional food and nutraceutical applications.
• Biofuel Production: Facilitates the saccharification step in lignocellulosic biomass processing, breaking down hemicellulose into fermentable sugars.
• Food & Beverage Processing: Applied to modify texture, clarity, and stability in products like fruit juices, beer, and baked goods by degrading unwanted polysaccharides.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Serves as a key component in enzymatic assay kits for the detection and quantification of specific carbohydrates or glycosidase activity.
• Animal Feed Additive: Incorporated into feed formulations to improve nutrient availability and digestibility by breaking down non-starch polysaccharides in grains.

Basic Information

Product Name	Glycanase
CAS No.	55126-98-2
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Glycosidase; Carbohydrase; Hemicellulase; Endo-1,4-β-xylanase; Xylanase; β-Glucanase; Polysaccharidase; Glycan Hydrolase
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Glycanase is produced and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance. Each lot is characterized for key parameters including specific activity, protein content, and microbial limits. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, activity units, and stability data is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to maintain stability and activity. For long-term storage, consider desiccated conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Lyophilized powder or liquid preparation
Identification (Enzyme Activity)	Conforms
Protein Content (Biuret)	> 90%
Specific Activity	≥ 5000 U/mg protein
pH (in solution)	4.5 - 6.5
Loss on Drying	< 5.0 %
Microbial Limit (Total Viable Count)	< 1000 CFU/g

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.