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 |
Mediocon Inc is a GMP-certified API manufacturer and bulk pharmaceutical ingredient supplier based in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India. We specialise in supplying Papain — CAS 9001-73-4 (CAS 9001-73-4) and over 1,000 other Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, excipients, herbal extracts, and nutraceutical ingredients to pharmaceutical manufacturers worldwide.
Our Papain — CAS 9001-73-4 is manufactured under strict quality management protocols compliant with WHO-GMP, ISO 9001:2015, and major pharmacopoeial standards (IP, BP, USP, EP). Every batch undergoes full analytical testing — identity (IR/HPLC), assay, related substances, residual solvents (ICH Q3C), heavy metals, and microbial limits — before release with a Certificate of Analysis.
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