Description

Amylopectin Azure CAS NO 9049-94-9 is a chemically modified polysaccharide derivative, widely utilized as a diagnostic reagent and a specialized substrate in biochemical research. Its core value lies in its specific interaction with enzymes like α-amylase, making it an essential tool for quantitative enzymatic assays and diagnostic applications. This product is primarily needed by manufacturers of clinical diagnostic kits, biochemical research laboratories, and the pharmaceutical industry for quality control and research purposes.

Application

• Clinical Diagnostic Reagents: Key substrate in colorimetric and spectrophotometric assays for measuring serum and pancreatic α-amylase activity, a critical marker for pancreatitis and other disorders.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a specific substrate to study the kinetics, inhibition, and properties of amylase enzymes from various biological sources.
• Pharmaceutical Quality Control: Employed in the testing and standardization of enzyme-based pharmaceutical products and digestive aids.
• Food & Beverage Industry Analysis: Applied in enzymatic methods to determine diastatic activity in malt, starch conversion processes, and quality control of amylase-containing products.
• Microbiology: Serves as a differential substrate in microbial identification protocols for organisms that produce amylolytic enzymes.
• Educational Kits: A component in laboratory teaching kits for demonstrating principles of enzymology and diagnostic methodology.

Basic Information

Product Name	Amylopectin Azure
CAS No.	9049-94-9
Molecular Formula	(C6H10O5)n
Molecular Weight	High Polymer (Variable)
Synonyms	Amylopectin Azure; Starch Azure; Azure Amylopectin; C.I. 20470; Remazol Brilliant Blue R-Starch; Cross-linked Amylopectin dyed with Remazol Brilliant Blue R; Insoluble Amylopectin Azure; α-Amylase Substrate Azure; Diagnostic Substrate for Amylase
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Quality Control

Our Amylopectin Azure is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance reliability for diagnostic applications. Each lot undergoes rigorous testing, including assessment of dye content, enzymatic reactivity, and solubility profile. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, performance in standard amylase assays, and physical specifications 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 (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a low-humidity environment to prevent absorption of moisture, which can affect performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Blue to blue-violet powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Dye Content	≥ 2.0% (w/w)
Solubility	Insoluble in water, ethanol, and common organic solvents; swells in water
Enzymatic Reactivity	Reacts specifically with α-Amylase to release soluble blue fragments
Loss on Drying	≤ 10.0 %
Ash Content	≤ 5.0 %

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