| Chemistry name: | synaptase; amygdalase; β-glucosidase |
| Properties: | |
| White powder; odorless; tasteless. Capable of hydrolyzing glucosides such as amygdalin to glucose and the other component substances. Soluble in water; insoluble in ether and alcohol. | |
| Source: | |
| Sweet almonds. | |
| Derivation: | |
| By extracting an emulsion of almonds with ether, filtering the clear solution, and precipitating the emulsion with alcohol. | |