Description

Glycosidase, .Alpha.- CAS NO 74315-95-0 is a specialized enzyme belonging to the glycoside hydrolase family, which catalyzes the hydrolysis of terminal α-linked glycosidic bonds. This precise biocatalytic activity is critical for modifying carbohydrate structures and releasing specific sugars, making it an indispensable tool in biochemical research and industrial bioprocessing. It is essential for professionals in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and food science industries who require high-purity enzymes for applications such as glycoprotein analysis, oligosaccharide synthesis, and complex carbohydrate digestion.

Application

• Biochemical Research & Development: Used for the structural analysis and sequencing of complex glycoproteins and glycolipids.
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis and modification of carbohydrate-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and intermediates.
• Diagnostic Reagent Production: A key component in enzymatic assay kits for the detection of specific carbohydrate markers or enzyme deficiencies.
• Food & Beverage Industry: Applied in the processing of starches and other polysaccharides to modify texture, sweetness, or functional properties.
• Biofuel & Biomass Conversion: Facilitates the breakdown of hemicellulose and other plant-based polysaccharides into fermentable sugars.
• Enzyme Engineering Studies: Serves as a model enzyme for studying structure-function relationships and for directed evolution experiments.

Basic Information

Product Name	Glycosidase, .Alpha.-
CAS No.	74315-95-0
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	α-Glycosidase; α-Glycosidase; α-Glucosidase (broad class); Exo-α-1,4-glucosidase; Maltase; Glucoinvertase; Glucosidosucrase; α-D-Glucosidase
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Glycosidase, .Alpha.- is produced and tested under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high enzymatic activity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as specific activity, purity, and stability. We adhere to relevant industry guidelines to support applications in research and process development.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). For long-term stability, avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles and consider storage at -20°C in aliquots.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Lyophilized powder or solution
Identification (Activity)	Conforms
Specific Activity	≥ [Value] U/mg protein
Protein Content (Biuret)	≥ [Value] %
Purity (SDS-PAGE)	≥ [Value] %
pH (in solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Loss on Drying	≤ [Value] %

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