5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl β-D-galactopyranoside (X-gal)

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  • Product Code: 58081
  Alias:    5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indolegalactoside
  CAS:    7240-90-6
Molecular Weight: 408.63 g./mol Molecular Formula: C₁₄H₁₅BrClNO₆
EC Number: 230-640-8 MDL Number: MFCD00005666
Melting Point: 230 °C Boiling Point:
Density: Storage Condition: -20°C
Product Description: X-gal is widely used in molecular biology as a substrate for detecting β-galactosidase activity. It is particularly valuable in blue-white screening, a technique used to identify recombinant bacteria. When X-gal is cleaved by β-galactosidase, it produces an insoluble blue product, allowing researchers to visually distinguish between colonies with and without the enzyme. This makes it an essential tool in cloning experiments, where it helps identify successful insertion of DNA into vectors. Additionally, X-gal is used in histochemistry and cell biology to localize β-galactosidase activity in tissues or cells, aiding in the study of gene expression and cellular processes. Its specificity and ease of use have made it a staple in laboratories for decades.
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Test Specification
APPEARANCE WHITE OR OFF-WHITE POWDER
BETA-GALACTOSIDASE DETECTION TEST TO PASS TEST
INFRARED SPECTROMETRY CONFORMS TO STRUCTURE
PURITY HPLC 99 100%
SOLUBILITY IN DMF:MEOH 1:1 COLORLESS TO FAINT GREEN YELLOW, CLEAR,50 MG/ML
Specific rotation a20Dc1 DMF -60
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0.050 10-20 days ฿500.00
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0.250 10-20 days ฿810.00
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1.000 10-20 days ฿2,720.00
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5.000 10-20 days ฿11,460.00
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5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl β-D-galactopyranoside (X-gal)
X-gal is widely used in molecular biology as a substrate for detecting β-galactosidase activity. It is particularly valuable in blue-white screening, a technique used to identify recombinant bacteria. When X-gal is cleaved by β-galactosidase, it produces an insoluble blue product, allowing researchers to visually distinguish between colonies with and without the enzyme. This makes it an essential tool in cloning experiments, where it helps identify successful insertion of DNA into vectors. Additionally, X-gal is used in histochemistry and cell biology to localize β-galactosidase activity in tissues or cells, aiding in the study of gene expression and cellular processes. Its specificity and ease of use have made it a staple in laboratories for decades.
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