Also known as: Papaya proteinase I; Papayotin; Vegetable pepsin
Papain is a cysteine protease enzyme derived from the latex of Carica papaya. It has broad proteolytic activity and is used in pharmaceutical applications for digestive enzyme supplementation, wound debridement, and as a meat tenderizer. Mediocon Inc manufactures pharmaceutical-grade Papain at its GMP-certified facility in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 9001-73-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C238H363N65O68S6 |
| Molecular Weight | 23,406 g/mol |
| Grade | IP / BP / USP |
| Category | Proteolytic Enzyme / Digestive Enzyme |
| Appearance | Off-white to light yellowish powder |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water, insoluble in organic solvents |
| Assay | NLT 98.0% |
| Loss on Drying | NMT 0.5% |
| Heavy Metals | NMT 20 ppm |
| Residue on Ignition | NMT 0.1% |
| Microbial Limits | Complies with pharmacopoeia |
| Identification | IR, HPLC Compliant |
| Batch No | PAN24032026 |
| Mfg Date | MAR 2026 |
| Exp Date | FEB 2031 |
| Packing | 25 kg HDPE drums / as per requirement |