Lipase from Candida rugosa is a biologically derived enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of triacylglycerols into glycerol and free fatty acids. This enzyme preparation (Type VII) is supplied as a lyophilized solid with a specific activity of ≥700 units/mg, making it suitable for biochemical and enzymatic studies.

This lipase is widely used in analytical and research laboratories for lipid metabolism studies, enzymatic assays, and biotransformation processes. It is compatible with cell-based assays and is commonly applied in organic synthesis, including esterification and transesterification reactions. The enzyme demonstrates broad substrate specificity and is frequently utilized in studies involving fatty acid modification, chiral resolution, and lipid analysis.

Due to its origin from Candida rugosa, this lipase contains multiple isoenzymes and is well-suited for applications requiring robust catalytic activity across a range of substrates and conditions.