Description Application Pig liver esterase is commonly used for kinetic resolutions and assymetric synthesis in organic chemistry. Porcine liver esterase is used to catalyze the hydrolysis of pentaacetyl catechin and epicatechin for use in pharmaceutical and industrial applications. Pig liver esterase is commonly used for kinetic resolutions and assymetric synthesis in organic chemistry. Biochem/physiol Actions Esterase acts on water-soluble carboxyl esters containing short chain fatty acids. Its functionality is attributed to the catalytic triad of Ser, His and Asp/Glu. Its functionality is attributed to the catalytic triad of Ser, His and Asp/Glu Components contains 1,4-dithioerythritol Unit Definition 1 U corresponds to the amount of enzyme which hydrolyzes 1 μmol ethyl valerate (CAt. No. 30784) per minute at pH 8.0 and 25°C Other Notes Sales restrictions may apply