Pancreatin
CAS: 8049-47-6
Category: Biological Agents
| Purity | Defined by enzyme activity (e.g., 1:250, 1:2500 USP, 4x, 8x USP specifications). |
| Molecular Formula | Mixture |
| Molecular Weight | 23400 |
| Appearance | Class white to light yellow amorphous powder with slight characteristic odor |
| Packaging | 10 g, 25 g, 50 g, 100 g (reagent); 1 kg, 25 kg (industrial/pharma, in fiber drums with inner PE bags) |
| Testing Indicators | Appearance — Visual inspection; Loss on Drying — Gravimetric (105°C); Fat Content — Solvent extraction; Microbial Limits — Plate count; Lipase Activity — pH-stat titration (USP/EP); Protease Activity — UV-Vis spectrophotometry (280 nm, USP/EP); Amylase Activity — Titrimetric method (USP/EP). |
| Storage Notes | Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated area, strictly protected from moisture and light. Reagent grade: 2-8°C. Industrial grade: below 15°C. Long-term: -20°C in sealed containers. |
| Lead Time | 10 days |
Used as a digestant in pancreatic malfunction. Also employed as a digestive enzyme supplement and in various biochemical applications.