Application
The compound is commonly used for the synthesis of biodiesel and biopolymers, as well as in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and flavor compounds.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Esterase acts on water-soluble carboxyl esters containing short chain fatty acids .
The esterase catalyzes the transesterification of 1-phenylethanol.
Other Notes
Heat stable enzyme
Unit Definition
1 U corresponds to the amount of enzyme which releases 1 μmol 4-nitrophenol per minute at pH 7.0 and 65°C (4-nitrophenyl-n-octanoate as substrate)
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