5-Bromo-4-chloro-1H-indol-3-yl β-D-galactopyranoside
7240-90-6
DY436781
C14H15BrClNO6
408.63
X-Gal;5-Bromo-4-chloro-1H-indol-3-yl β-D-galactoside-(1,5)
| Chemical Name | 5-Bromo-4-chloro-1H-indol-3-yl β-D-galactopyranoside |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 7240-90-6 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00005666 |
| Molecular Formula | C14H15BrClNO6 |
| Molecular Weight | 408.63 |
| Synonyms | X-Gal;5-Bromo-4-chloro-1H-indol-3-yl β-D-galactoside-(1,5) |
X-Gal, often-used indigogenic substrate for β-galactosidase. A blue dye is generated upon cleavage of the compound. X-Gal is used for the identification of β-galactosidase-positive clones and in histochemistry.
| Purity | NLT 98% |
|---|---|
| Storage | -20 ± 5 ºC |
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