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203782

5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl-β-D-galactopyranoside

≥99% (HPLC), chromogenic β-galactosidase substrate, solid

Synonym(s):

5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl-β-D-galactopyranoside, X-Gal

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C14H15BrClNO6
CAS Number:
7240-90-6
Molecular Weight:
408.63
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.77
MDL number:
MFCD00005666
Assay:
≥99% (HPLC)
Form:
solid
Quality level:
100
Storage condition:
OK to freeze
desiccated
protect from light

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Product Name

5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl-β-D-galactopyranoside, A chromogenic substrate for β-galactosidase. Used to distinguish between recombinant and non-recombinant plasmids carrying β-galactosidase gene (e.g. pUR222).

SMILES string

[Cu+2].[Cu+].N3(CCN(CC3)C)Cc1c(c(cc(c1)C#N)CN2CCN(CC2)C)O.OC(O)C.OC(O)C

InChI

1S/C19H29N5O.2C2H6O2.2Cu/c1-21-3-7-23(8-4-21)14-17-11-16(13-20)12-18(19(17)25)15-24-9-5-22(2)6-10-24;2*1-2(3)4;;/h11-12,25H,3-10,14-15H2,1-2H3;2*2-4H,1H3;;/q;;;+1;+2

InChI key

GGILAJWFDJWIQO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

assay

≥99% (HPLC)

form

solid

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze
desiccated
protect from light

color

white

solubility

DMSO: 2% (20mg/mL)

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

−20°C

Quality Level

100

Disclaimer

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)

General description

A chromogenic substrate for β-galactosidase. Used to distinguish between recombinant and non-recombinant plasmids carrying β-galactosidase gene (e.g. pUR222).

Other Notes

Engler, K.H., et al. 1999. J. Microbiol. Methods35, 207.
Arakawa, H., et al. 1991. Anal. Biochem.199, 238.
Horwitz, J., et al. 1964. J. Med. Chem.7, 574.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

Regulatory Listings

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203782-250MG: + 203782-5GM: + 203782-MG: + 203782-100MG: + US2203782-100MG: + 203782-1GM:

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Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
203782-1GMCN07790788055530
203782-250MGCN07790788048402
203782-5GMCN07790788048419
203782-100MGCN07790788048396

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