5-BROMO-4-CHLORO-3-INDOLYL-β-D-GALACTOPYRANOSIDE

• Catalog No.: 02150001
• CAS Number: 7240-90-6
• M. F.: C14H15BrClNO6
• M. W.: 408.629
• Storage: 0°C, Desiccate, Protect from light

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: (2R,3R,4S,5R,6R)-3-[(5-bromo-4-chloro-1H-indol-3-yl)oxy]-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-2,4,5-triol
• IUPAC Traditional name: (2R,3R,4S,5R,6R)-3-[(5-bromo-4-chloro-1H-indol-3-yl)oxy]-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-2,4,5-triol
• Synonyms: BCIG; X-Gal; 5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl β-D-galactoside

DATABASE IDS

• CAS Number: 7240-90-6
• EC Number: 230-640-8

PROPERTIES

• Melting Point: 230°C (Decomposes)
• Storage Condition: 0°C, Desiccate, Protect from light

DETAILS

Description (English)

Used as indigogenic substrate for β-galactosidase, for detection of β-galactosidase-positive clones, and the identification of lac and bacterial colonies or phage plaques.