Lipase OF

from Candida cylindracea (C.rugosa)
Triacylglycerol lipase EC 3.1.1.3


MID : 7565
INCI NAME : LIPASE


Enzymatic features

Lipase OF shows non-regioselectivity and hydrolyzes triacylglycerols almost thoroughly into fatty acids and glycerol.
Lipase OF has a higher activity on a weight basis than any other lipases.


Specifications & Characteristics

Appearance White powder
Activity 360,000 U/g powder
Molecular weight 60,000 (SDS-PAGE)
Optimum pH 6 - 7
pH stability 3 - 8
Optimum temperature 40 - 50 ºC
Thermal stability Below 37 ºC in an aqueous solution
Specificities Positional specificity non - specific
Activity on esters ca. 1,300 U/g (p-Nitrophenyl acetate as a substrate)
Storage Desiccate and store below 25 ºC