Papain Extract
Papain Powder
- CAS
- 9001-73-4
- EC
- 232-627-2
- Sectors
- Food & Nutrition, Pharma & Healthcare, Personal Care & Cosmetics
Papain Extract, a cysteine protease enzyme from unripe papaya fruit latex, is a pale yellow powder with optimal activity at pH 6-7 and 60-70°C, capable of hydrolyzing peptide bonds in proteins for industrial digestion processes.
SoleChem, an ISO 9001:2015 certified chemical supplier based in Türkiye, delivers Papain Extract (CAS 9001-73-4) to customers in more than 40 countries.
Papain Extract
Applications
Employed in meat tenderizing marinades; in enzyme therapy for inflammation; in cosmetic peels for dead skin removal; in contact lens cleaners; and in textile sizing removal for fabric preparation.
Safety & Risks
Proteolytic action can cause skin erosion on prolonged contact; inhalation allergens for workers. Use enzyme inhibitors in emergencies; enclose operations to limit exposure per biotech standards.
Packaging
Boxed in 10 kg insulated plastic tubs with activity stabilizers. Freeze in enzyme preservation units with defrost cycles.