37288-11-2

Basic information

• Product Name: Phytase
• Synonyms: PHYTASE;PHYTASE DS;PHYTATE 6-PHOSPHATASE;MYO-INOSITOLHEXAKISPHOSPHATE 3-PHOSPHOHYDROLASE;MYO-INOSITOL-HEXAKISPHOSPHATE 6-PHOSPHOHYDROLASE;EC 3.1.3.8;EC 3.1.3.26;6-PHYTASE
• CAS NO: 37288-11-2
• Molecular Formula: C6H18O24P6
• Molecular Weight: 0
• Product Categories: Brown liquid
• Mol File: 37288-11-2.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Appearance: White Granule
• Density: 1.33-1.42g/cm3 at 20℃
• Storage Temp.: −20°C
• CAS DataBase Reference: Phytase(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Phytase(37288-11-2)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Phytase(37288-11-2)

Safety Data

• Safety Statements: 22-24/25
• WGK Germany: 3
• F: 10-21
• Hazardous Substances Data: 37288-11-2(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

Phytase, a type of phosphatase enzyme, is capable of hydrolyzing O-P bonds in phytic acid to release inorganic phosphate. It can be categorized into 3-phytase and 4-phytase, which release phosphate at the corresponding position on the inositol ring. Phytase plays a crucial role in enhancing the bioavailability of phosphate and minerals bound in phytates, which are salts formed when phytic acid stores various anions like Cu2+, Fe2+/3+, Ca2+, and Mg2+.

Uses

Used in Animal Feed Industry:
Phytase is used as an additive in animal feed for nonruminant animals, such as pigs, poultry, and fish, to improve the nutritional value by enhancing the availability of phosphate and minerals bound in phytates. This helps in better absorption of these essential nutrients and reduces the environmental impact of undigested phytates in the intestinal tract.
Used in Food Industry:
Phytase is utilized in the food industry to improve the nutritional value of cereal food products by degrading phytate, making the bound phosphate and minerals more accessible for human consumption.
Commercial Production:
Phytase is commercially produced through recombinant methods, primarily in ascomycetes, with phytase genes sourced from various phyla, including bacteria, ascomycetes, and basidiomycetes. Industrial production occurs in liquid media in stirred bioreactors, with scales ranging from 6 to 120 m3. Solid-state or solid-substrate fermentation systems have been studied for phytase production, but they have not yet gained industrial adaptability. Transgenic plants, such as maize, rice, soybean, and wheat, also offer potential for phytase production.