Reaction Scheme: Cholesterol ester+H2?OCholesterol esterase
?Cholesterol+Fatty acid
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Appearance: Light brown freeze-dried powder
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Activity: ≥100 U/mg (powder)
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Contaminants:
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Storage: Stable at −20°C
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Origin: Pseudomonas sp.
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EC Number: 3.1.1.13
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Form: Freeze-dried (Lyophilized) powder
Applications: Specifically used in the enzymatic determination of total cholesterol in serum or plasma. It works in conjunction with Cholesterol Oxidase and Peroxidase in common colorimetric diagnostic assays.
Safety Highlights (MSDS Summary):
H303: May be harmful if swallowed (Category 5).
H315 / H319: Causes skin and serious eye irritation.
H360: May damage fertility or the unborn child.
H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
Transport: Non-hazardous for road (RID/ADR), sea (IMDG), and air (IATA) transport.
Quality Assurance: Batch-specific Certificate of Analysis (CoA) is available. Product is biodegradable and does not remain in the environment for long.