Molekula
Pepsin (from porcine gastric mucosa)
Supplying 4,500+ customers in over 80 countries
ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified · Supplying laboratories and industry since 2000 · Listed pack sizes are a starting point — we manufacture, source and repack to the quantity you need
Pepsin (from porcine gastric mucosa) is a proteolytic enzyme used in biochemical research and industrial applications requiring protein digestion. It is active in acidic environments and commonly employed in protein digestion studies and enzyme assays. Available in lyophilized powder form, it is stable when stored at 2 to 8 °C. CAS: 9001-75-6. Signal word: Danger. Molekula supplies Pepsin (from porcine gastric mucosa) from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
These pack sizes aren't a limit. Molekula manufactures, sources and repacks to order — if you need 500 kg and only see 1 kg listed, . We quote from grams to multi-tonne.
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1 g — $95.00 per pack
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100 g — $290.20 per pack
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | A white or slightly yellow powder |
| Heavy metals | ≤20ppm |
| Identification | Conforms to reference |
| Salmonella | Negative |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | Negative |
| Loss on Drying | ≤5.0% |
| Solubility | Soluble in water, insoluble in alcohol and other |
| Sulphated Ash | ≤5.0% |
| Escherichia coli | Negative |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Negative |
| Total Bacteria Count | ≤10000cfu/g |
| Mould & Yeast | ≤100 cfu/g |
| Protease Activity | ≥1:10000u/g |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | 2 to 8 °C |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 34559662 |
| CAS Number | 9001-75-6 |
| Molecular Formula | N/A |
| Molecular Weight | N/A |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| Tariff Code | 35079090 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
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Serious Health Hazard
GHS08
Hazard statements
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P304+340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
- P333+313 IF skin irritation or a rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention
- P337+313 If eye irritation persists get medical advice/attention
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
No alternate names recorded for this product.
Frequently asked questions
What is pepsin used for?
Pepsin is used in biochemical research, protein digestion studies, and industrial applications such as food processing and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
What is the formula and molecular weight of pepsin?
Pepsin is a protein enzyme, so its exact formula and molecular weight are not defined; it is typically listed as having a molecular weight of approximately 35,000 Da.
How should pepsin be stored?
Pepsin should be stored at 2 to 8 °C and protected from light and moisture to maintain stability.
What grade is available for pepsin?
Pepsin from porcine gastric mucosa is available in analytical grade for laboratory use.
Can Molekula supply pepsin in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply pepsin in bulk quantities—please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with a pepsin order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and safety data sheet (SDS) for compliance and safety purposes.
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