Description

Amylose Azure CAS NO 71501-06-9 is a chemically modified polysaccharide derivative, widely recognized as a vital chromogenic substrate and diagnostic reagent. Its primary value lies in providing a highly specific and sensitive colorimetric response for enzymatic assays, particularly those involving α-amylase activity. This product is essential for research laboratories, diagnostic kit manufacturers, and quality control units in the food and pharmaceutical industries requiring precise starch analysis.

Application

• Clinical Diagnostics: Key substrate in colorimetric kits for the quantitative determination of serum, urine, and pancreatic α-amylase activity.
• Food Industry Analysis: Used for measuring diastatic activity in grains, malt, and other starch-based products to assess quality and processing efficiency.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Employed in biochemical research and drug discovery for screening and characterizing amylase inhibitors and related compounds.
• Enzyme Activity Assays: Serves as a standard chromogenic substrate in laboratory protocols for monitoring α-amylase kinetics and purity.
• Microbiology: Utilized in microbial identification and studies of amylase-producing organisms.
• Industrial Process Control: Applied in biotechnology and fermentation industries to monitor enzymatic starch conversion processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Amylose Azure
CAS No.	71501-06-9
Molecular Formula	(C6H10O5)n (Azure derivative)
Molecular Weight	High molecular weight polymer
Synonyms	Amylose Azure; Azure-amylose; Amylose dyed with Remazol Brilliant Blue R; Cibacron Blue-amylose; Starch Azure (for amylase); Amylase substrate Azure; Remazol Brilliant Blue R-starch; Insoluble amylose-azure
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Amylose Azure is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance reliability. Each lot is tested for critical parameters including chromogenic activity, solubility profile, and substrate specificity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, performance in standard assays, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a low-humidity environment to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Blue to dark blue powder or granules
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Activity (vs. α-amylase)	Defined activity range
Solubility	Partially soluble in water
Loss on Drying	≤ 10.0 %
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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