Functional Roles
Industries Served
Physical Properties
physical_description
Solid; [IUCLID]
GHS / SDS Safety
Danger
Health Hazard
- H334 (99.4%): May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled [Danger Sensitization, respiratory]
- H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled [Danger Sensitization, respiratory]
Chemical Identity
| CAS Number | 9012-54-8 |
| IUPAC Name | (2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-2-[(2R,3S,4R,5R,6S)-4,5-dihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-[(2R,3S,4R,5R,6R)-4,5,6-trihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-3-yl]oxyoxan-3-yl]oxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3,4,5-triol |
| InChI Key | FYGDTMLNYKFZSV-CSHPIKHBSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 440950 |
| INCI Name | CELLULASE |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
Cellulase Enzyme (CAS 9012-54-8) is a specialty additive enzyme that functions as a detergency and cleaning agent by breaking down cellulose-based materials. This biochemical catalyst is primarily utilized in HI&I (Household, Industrial & Institutional) cleaning applications and textile processing operations. The enzyme provides targeted cellulose degradation capabilities for industrial cleaning formulations and textile treatment processes.