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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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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C14H15BrClNO6
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
408.63
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.77
MDL number:
Assay:
≥99% (HPLC)
Form:
solid
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).

Quality Segment

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

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

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

Disclaimer

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)


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Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable



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