Alcohol Oxidase from Candida
This product is a lyophilized powder of Alcohol Oxidase from Candida, 7 – 20 U/mg protein activity. Alcohol oxidase is used to catalyze the oxidation of short-chain, primary, aliphatic alcohols to their respective aldehydes. It is useful for qualitative and quantitative determination of methanol or ethanol (blood alcohol) by colorimetric procedures. EC Number: EC 1.1.3.13 CAS Number: 9073-63-6 Molecular Weight: ~600 kDa Format: Lyophilized light yellow powder Source: Candida sp. Usage: Enzymatic determination of alcohol; in vitro diagnostic manufacturing Activity: 7 – 20 U/mg Unit Definition: 1 unit will oxidize 1.0 μmole of methanol to formaldehyde per min at pH 7.5 at 25°C. Optimal pH: 7.5-9.0 pH Stability: 6.0 – 9.5 (37°C, 60 mins)