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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).
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5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl-β-D-galactopyranoside, X-Gal
C14H15BrClNO6
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Quality Level
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
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).
Warning
Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)
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.
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
wgk_germany
WGK 3
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
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