Alcohol oxidase, with the CAS number 9073-63-6, is an enzyme that catalyzes the oxidation of alcohols to aldehydes or ketones, utilizing molecular oxygen as the electron acceptor. This enzyme is typically found in certain fungi, particularly in the genus *Candida*, and plays a crucial role in the metabolism of alcohols in these organisms. Alcohol oxidase is characterized by its specificity for primary and secondary alcohols, and it often requires a cofactor, such as flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD), for its activity. The enzyme operates under mild conditions, making it valuable for biotechnological applications, including bioconversion processes and biosensor development. Additionally, alcohol oxidase is of interest in research for its potential use in the production of fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals, as well as in the study of metabolic pathways involving alcohols. Its activity can be influenced by factors such as pH, temperature, and the presence of inhibitors or activators, which are important considerations for its practical applications.

Alcohol oxidase

9073-63-6: Alcohol oxidase, with the CAS number 9073-63-6, is an enzyme that catalyzes the oxidation of alcohols to aldehydes or ketones, utilizing molecular oxygen as the electron acceptor. This enzyme is typically found in certain fungi, particularly in the genus *Candida*, and plays a crucial role in the metabolism of alcohols in these organisms. Alcohol oxidase is characterized by its specificity for primary and secondary alcohols, and it often requires a cofactor, such as flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD), for its activity. The enzyme operates under mild conditions, making it valuable for biotechnological applications, including bioconversion processes and biosensor development. Additionally, alcohol oxidase is of interest in research for its potential use in the production of fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals, as well as in the study of metabolic pathways involving alcohols. Its activity can be influenced by factors such as pH, temperature, and the presence of inhibitors or activators, which are important considerations for its practical applications.

Alcohol oxidase, a key enzyme in the methanol utilization pathway, is derived from yeast peroxisomes.

Alcohol oxidase (EC 1.1.3.13) is an enzyme that catalyzes the following chemical reaction: a primary alcohol + O2 + H2O ⇌ an aldehyde + H2O2   One unit of alcohol oxidase will oxidize 1.0 µmole of methanol to formaldehyde per min at pH 7.5 and 25 °C.

CAS 9073-63-6

Alcohol oxidase

Alcohol oxidase

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Alcohol Oxidase - vacuum-dried powder, >0.6 units/mg solid

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