Description
An esterase is a hydrolase that splits esters into acids and alcohols
Abbr
Esterase, Native (Saccharomyces cerevisiae)
Source
Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Applications
The compound is commonly used for the synthesis of biodiesel and biopolymers, as well as in the production of pharmaceuticals, agr ochemicals and flavor compounds.
Enzyme Commission Number
EC 3.1.1.1
Unit Definition
1 U corresponds to the amount of enzyme which hydrolyzes 1 μmol ethyl valerate per minute at pH 8.0 and 25°C.
Warnings
Preparation of enantiomerically pure (S)-2-hydroxy heptanoate via bakers′ yeast catalyzed hydrolytic resolution
Synonyms
EC 3.1.1.1; ali-esterase; B-esterase; monobutyrase; cocaine esterase; procaine esterase; methylbutyrase; vitamin A esterase; butyryl esterase; carboxyesterase; carboxylate esterase; carboxylic esterase; methylbutyRate esterase; triacetin esterase; carboxyl ester hydrolase; butyRate esterase; methylbutyrase; α-carboxylesterase; propionyl esterase; nonspecific carboxylesterase; esterase D; esterase B; esterase A; serine esterase; carboxylic acid esterase; cocaine esterase; 9016-18-6