Description

L-Threonine Aldolase, ~0.2 U/Mg* is a highly specific biocatalyst, an enzyme that cleaves L-threonine into glycine and acetaldehyde. This product matters for its critical role in enzymatic synthesis and biochemical research, enabling precise, stereoselective carbon-carbon bond formation. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and diagnostic reagent industries who require high-purity enzymes for biocatalysis and metabolic pathway studies.

Application

• Biocatalytic Synthesis: Used as a catalyst for the stereoselective synthesis of β-hydroxy-α-amino acids, valuable chiral building blocks for pharmaceuticals.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Production: Key enzyme in the production of intermediates for antibiotics, antivirals, and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Metabolic Pathway Research: Essential tool for studying amino acid metabolism, particularly threonine and glycine pathways, in biochemical and microbiological research.
• Enzyme Engineering Studies: Serves as a model enzyme for protein engineering and directed evolution projects aimed at improving catalytic activity or stability.
• Diagnostic Reagent Formulation: Can be utilized in the development of enzymatic assay kits for clinical diagnostics and food analysis.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Applied in the production of specialty chemicals and flavors where enantiomeric purity is critical.

Basic Information

Product Name	L-Threonine Aldolase, ~0.2 U/Mg*
CAS No.	62213-23-4
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	L-Threonine Aldolase; LTA; Threonine Aldolase; L-Threonine Acetaldehyde-Lyase; EC 4.1.2.5; 2-Amino-3-oxobutyrate aldolase; Glycine-forming L-threonine aldolase; Threonine aldolase (L-threonine specific)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our L-Threonine Aldolase is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high enzymatic activity. Each lot is characterized for specific activity, protein content, and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing specifications and test results, is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. For long-term stability, store at -20°C or below. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); allow the vial to equilibrate to room temperature in a dry environment before opening to prevent condensation and moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Lyophilized powder
Specific Activity	~0.2 U/mg protein*
Protein Content	Determined by COA
Purity (SDS-PAGE)	> 90%
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Solubility	Soluble in buffer or water
pH Stability	Optimal range provided in TDS

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