Description
Not identical with EC 3.1.1.1 (carboxylesterase), EC 3.1.1.2 (arylesterase), EC 3.1.1.7 (acetylcholinesterase) or EC 3.1.1.8 (cholinesterase). The activity of the liver cytosol enzyme is highest with acetyl esters of aryl alcohols, and thioesters are also hydrolysed; the microsomal enzyme also hydrolyses some other negatively charged esters, with highest activity on esters of salicylate with long-chain alcohols.
Form
Liquid or lyophilized powder
Storage
Store it at +4 ºC for short term. For long term storage, store it at -20 ºC~-80 ºC.
Synonyms
aspirin esterase; aspirin esterase; acetylsalicylic acid esterase; aspirin hydrolase
Reaction
acetylsalicylate + H2O = salicylate + acetate
Notes
This item requires custom production and lead time is between 5-9 weeks. We can custom produce according to your specifications.