Description

Ec 4.1.1.1 is a highly purified enzyme preparation, specifically a pyruvate decarboxylase, identified by the CAS number 9024-43-5. This biocatalyst is essential for driving key decarboxylation reactions in biochemical synthesis and analytical applications, offering high specificity and activity. It is a critical component for research institutions, diagnostic kit manufacturers, and industrial biotechnology companies focused on metabolic pathway engineering and biosensor development.

Application

• Biochemical Research & Assay Development: Used as a key reagent in enzymatic assays to study metabolic pathways, particularly those involving pyruvate metabolism.
• Diagnostic Manufacturing: Incorporated into clinical diagnostic kits for the quantitative measurement of substrates in bodily fluids.
• Biosensor Fabrication: Employed as the biological recognition element in amperometric and optical biosensors for food safety and environmental monitoring.
• Biocatalysis & Synthetic Biology: Facilitates the decarboxylation step in the enzymatic synthesis of fine chemicals and pharmaceutical intermediates.
• Food & Beverage Analysis: Applied in enzymatic methods for the determination of specific analytes like pyruvic acid in quality control laboratories.
• Academic Teaching & Enzyme Kinetics: Serves as a model enzyme for teaching principles of enzymology and reaction kinetics in university laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ec 4.1.1.1
CAS No.	9024-43-5
Molecular Formula	N/A (Enzyme)
Molecular Weight	Varies by preparation
Synonyms	Pyruvate Decarboxylase; 2-Oxo-acid carboxy-lyase; PDC; α-Carboxylase; Pyruvic decarboxylase; Pyruvate carboxy-lyase; EC 4.1.1.1; Yeast pyruvate decarboxylase
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ec 4.1.1.1 enzyme is produced and tested under strict quality management systems. Each lot is characterized for specific activity, purity, and stability to ensure consistent performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing activity units, protein content, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 before opening to prevent condensation. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Lyophilized powder or solution
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Specific Activity	> 10 U/mg protein
Protein Content (Biuret)	> 90%
pH (in solution)	6.0 - 7.5
Loss on Drying	< 5.0 %

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