Description

Catalase CAS NO 900-15-2 is a vital antioxidant enzyme that catalyzes the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen. This action is critical for protecting cells from oxidative damage, making it an essential component in numerous biological and industrial processes. It is widely utilized across the pharmaceutical, food processing, textile, and cosmetic industries for its powerful and specific catalytic properties.

Application

• Food & Beverage Processing: Used as a food additive to remove residual hydrogen peroxide after cold pasteurization (e.g., in milk, egg white, and whey processing) and in cheese production.
• Textile Industry: Employed in "bio-finishing" to bleach fabrics by decomposing peroxide after bleaching, resulting in a softer, more environmentally friendly process.
• Contact Lens Care: A key component in enzymatic cleaning solutions to break down hydrogen peroxide, which is used as a disinfectant, making the lenses safe for wear.
• Biomedical & Diagnostic Research: Serves as a model enzyme in biochemical studies and is used in diagnostic kits to measure glucose, uric acid, and cholesterol by eliminating interfering peroxide.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Incorporated into formulations like hair dyes and skin creams for its antioxidant properties and to neutralize peroxide.
• Wastewater Treatment: Applied in bioremediation processes to degrade hydrogen peroxide and other peroxides in industrial effluent.
• Baking Industry: Used to improve dough conditioning by decomposing peroxide generated during flour bleaching.

Basic Information

Product Name	Catalase
CAS No.	900-15-2
Molecular Formula	N/A (Enzyme)
Molecular Weight	Approx. 240,000 Da (Tetramer)
Synonyms	Catalase Enzyme; Hydrogen Peroxide Oxidoreductase; Peroxidase (obsolete); CAT; EINECS 232-577-1; CAS 9001-05-2 (related); Microbial Catalase; Bovine Liver Catalase
EINECS	232-577-1

Quality Control

Our catalase products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure they meet the required activity, purity, and safety standards for their intended applications. We offer grades suitable for food processing (FCC), technical use, and research. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing parameters such as activity (U/mg), protein content, pH, and microbial limits are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C for long-term stability. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed tightly after each use to prevent moisture absorption and loss of activity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Brownish liquid or lyophilized powder
Activity	≥ 2,000 U/mg protein (or as per grade)
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Protein Content (Biuret)	Reported on COA
pH (in solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Loss on Drying	≤ 5.0 %
Microbial Limits	Meets target grade requirements

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