Thermo Scientific Chemicals Casein, Hammarsten grade

Description

Casein, CAS # 9000-71-9, is a family of related phosphoproteins, usually isolated from bovine milk.

Casein is a a high molecular weight phosphoprotein used as a substrate for bromelain and other proteases. Proposed to be the main protective component of bovine milk.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

General Information
• Casein contains a mixture of related phosphoproteins present in bovine milk and cheese. It contains all of the common amino acids and is rich in the essential ones.

Applications

• Casein is a source of amino acids, carbohydrates, and two inorganic elements namely calcium and phosphorus
• This compound can be used in in vitro digestion experiments with rodents
• It can increase the photostability of quantum dots and decrease nonspecific binding in immunofluorescence experiments
• Casein, in biochemical experiments, can be used to prepare P407-casein hydrogels and to study the mechanical effects of the addition of casein to P407

Specifications

• Product Type: Blocking Buffer
• Quantity: 500 g
• Form: Powder
• Synonym: Casein, Hammerstein Grade

Safety and Handling

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only