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Amylase (Alpha-Amylase Enzyme)

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CAS 9000-90-2

An industrial hydrolase that converts starch substrates into lower-molecular-weight sugars across processing streams. It is supplied in industrial grades for starch processing and textile desizing.

Safety Data Sheet
HS Code
3507.90
At a Glance
Material Family
Specialty Additives
Record Type
UVCB
Primary Role
Cleaning / Degreasing · Viscosity Modification
Functional Roles
Cleaning / Degreasing Viscosity Modification
Industries Served
Food & Beverage HI&I Cleaning Textiles
Applications & Use Cases
  • ▸ Starch liquefaction: Hydrolyzes starch into dextrins and sugars.
  • ▸ Textile desizing: Removes starch-based sizing from woven fabric.
  • ▸ Baking: Breaks down flour starch to support fermentation.
  • ▸ Brewing and fermentation: Generates fermentable sugars from starch.
Physical Properties
physical_form
Powder or liquid concentrate (typical)
color
White to off-white (powder); amber to brown (liquid) (typical)
odor
Slight characteristic fermentation odor (typical)
water_solubility
Soluble / dispersible in water (typical)
optimum_ph
pH 5.0-7.0 (typical, source-dependent)
optimum_temperature
60-90 degC for thermostable bacterial grades (typical)
enzyme_classification
EC 3.2.1.1 (4-alpha-D-glucan glucanohydrolase)
Safety & Handling
Full SDS available on request

A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.

HS / Tariff Classification
Harmonized System (HS) Code — 6-digit international heading
3507 . 90
Chapter 35
Albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes
Heading 35.07
Internationally harmonized (WCO HS)
Subheading 3507.90
6-digit international code — national tariff line adds further digits
Chemical Identity
CAS Number
9000-90-2
Synonyms & Trade Names
Alpha-Amylase 1,4-alpha-D-Glucan glucanohydrolase Glycogenase Diastase (alpha-amylase fraction) Fungal amylase Bacterial alpha-amylase Endoamylase
Full Description

Alpha-amylase (CAS 9000-90-2) is a hydrolytic enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown of starch into dextrins and fermentable sugars. It is supplied in industrial grades for starch processing and textile desizing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is amylase enzyme used for industrially?

Alpha-amylase (CAS 9000-90-2) is a hydrolytic enzyme that breaks starch into dextrins and fermentable sugars. Industrial grades are used for starch liquefaction, textile desizing (removing starch-based sizing from woven fabric), baking, and brewing/fermentation.

What is amylase enzyme used for in detergent?

In detergent formulations, alpha-amylase targets and breaks down starch-based residues and soils on fabric and dishware, complementing protease and lipase enzymes. We supply industrial-grade amylase for formulators; request a quote with your activity-unit requirement.

What does amylase do as an enzyme?

Amylase catalyzes the hydrolysis of starch, cleaving glucose chains into shorter dextrins and fermentable sugars. This makes it central to processes that need to convert or remove starch, such as liquefaction and desizing.

What is the CAS number and HS code for amylase enzyme?

Alpha-amylase carries CAS 9000-90-2. As a prepared enzyme it is classified under HS code 3507.90. Each lot ships with a CoA stating enzyme activity and an SDS.

How is bulk amylase enzyme supplied and specified?

Amylase is supplied in industrial grades specified by enzyme activity rather than a single molecular formula. Provide your target activity units, intended application (starch processing, desizing, detergent, brewing), and volume to receive a bulk quote with CoA and SDS.

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