Product Description
| Product | Papain |
| CAS | 9001-73-4 |
| Synonym | papaya proteinase I, Carica papaya, Papain, Papain |
Typical Product Specifications
| Active pH Range | 4 - 8, Optimal: 6.5 |
| Peak Activity Temperature | 50 - 60 C |
| Insolubility | in other common org. solvs. |
| Molecular weight | 21,000 |
| Solubility | water, glycerin |
| Notes | Papain is an activated and refined proteolytic enzyme derived from the tropical plant Carica papaya. It has been used for centuries to break down tough meat fibers and is therefore included in several meat tenderizer powder blends. It is suppiled as an off-white powder. Its activity level can be custom blended anywhere between 25 - 800 TU/mg Use: ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING |
| Class | Unclassified |
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