X-Gal, molecular biology grade, 100 mg

Name: X-Gal, molecular biology grade, 100 mg
SKU: 11XGAL0100

Key features and details

X-Gal (5-bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl-β-D-galactopyranoside) is a β-galactosidase substrate. In the presence of β-galactosidase, X-Gal is hydrolyzed and yields a blue precipitate.

SKU: 11XGAL0100

Molecular Formula:

C14H15BrClNO6

Molecular Weight:

408,6

Beilstein Registry Number:

1402009

EC Number:

230-640-8

MDL Number:

MFCD00005666

Packaging size:

100 mg

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Product Description

X-Gal (5-Bromo-4-Chloro-3-Indolyl-AY-D-galactopyranoside) is a β-galactosidase substrate. In the presence of β-galactosidase, X-Gal is hydrolyzed and yields a blue precipitate.

Usage Statement

Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.

Key Applications

Selection of galactosidase producing bacteria | Coliphage detection based on β-galactosidase induction | Detection of micrometastasis formation during tumor progession

Specifications

SKU	11XGAL0100
Base Catalog Number	XGAL0100
Beilstein Registry Number	1402009
EC Number	230-640-8
Format	Powder
Grade	Molecular Biology Grade
Half Life	2 years
Molecular Formula	C14H15BrClNO6
Molecular Weight	408,6
Optical Rotation	[α]20D : -62 ± 2
Pack Size	100 mg
Personal Protective Equipment	Eyeshields, Gloves, respirator filter
Purity	>99%
Solubility	Soluble in dimethylformamide (2% in DMF) & Dimethyl sulfoxide (20 mg/mL).
Sterility	Non-Sterile
Storage	-15 to -25°C
Typical Working Concentration	X-Gal is used at a concentration of 40mg/mL.
Usage Statement	Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.