TYROSINASE

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TYROSINASE Structure
TYROSINASE structure
Common Name TYROSINASE
CAS Number 9002-10-2 Molecular Weight 1031.161
Density 1.4±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 1578.2±65.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C42H66N10O16S2 Melting Point N/A
MSDS USA Flash Point 908.2±34.3 °C

 Use of TYROSINASE


Tyrosinase (Polyphenol oxidase) is a rate-limiting enzyme that controls the production of melanin and is encoded by TYR gene. Tyrosinase is mainly found in melanosomes synthesized by skin melanocytes[1].

 Names

Name TYROSINASE
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 TYROSINASE Biological Activity

Description Tyrosinase (Polyphenol oxidase) is a rate-limiting enzyme that controls the production of melanin and is encoded by TYR gene. Tyrosinase is mainly found in melanosomes synthesized by skin melanocytes[1].
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References

[1]. Sánchez-Ferrer A, et al. Tyrosinase: a comprehensive review of its mechanism. Biochim Biophys Acta. 1995 Feb 22;1247(1):1-11.  

 Chemical & Physical Properties

Density 1.4±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 1578.2±65.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C42H66N10O16S2
Molecular Weight 1031.161
Flash Point 908.2±34.3 °C
Exact Mass 1030.409912
LogP -1.38
Appearance of Characters lyophilized powder
Vapour Pressure 0.0±0.3 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.590
Storage condition −20°C

 Safety Information

Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields;Gloves;type N95 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
Hazard Codes Xn
Risk Phrases 42
Safety Phrases 22-24/25-45
RIDADR NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany 2

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EINECS 232-653-4