X-GAL | 2671

X-GAL is a useful chromogenic substrate for β-galactosidase that produces a rich blue color that can easily be detected visually over background. X-GAL is used to indicate whether a cell expresses the ß-glactosidase enzyme, which is encoded by the lacZ gene, in a technique called blue white screening.

X-GAL is a useful chromogenic substrate for β-galactosidase that produces a rich blue color that can easily be detected visually over background. X-GAL is used to indicate whether a cell expresses the ß-glactosidase enzyme, which is encoded by the lacZ gene, in a technique called blue white screening.

2671 | X-GAL DataSheet

Alternate Name/Synonyms: 5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl β-D-galactoside, BCIG

Appearance: White powder

Formulation: N/A

CAS Number: 7240-90-6

Structure Available?: Yes

Peptide sequence: N/A

Salt Form: No

Molecular Formula: C₁₄H₁₅BrClNO₆

Molecular Weight: 408.63

Cell-Permeable?: Yes

Purity: ≥98%

Solubilities: DMF or DMSO (~40 mg/ml)

Handling: Protect from air and light

Country of Origin: USA

Tag Line: A useful β-galactosidase substrate

MDL Number: MFCD00005666

PubChem CID: 65181

SMILES: C1=CC(=C(C2=C1NC=C2OC3C(C(C(C(O3)CO)O)O)O)Cl)Br

InChi: InChI=1S/C14H15BrClNO6/c15-5-1-2-6-9(10(5)16)7(3-17-6)22-14-13(21)12(20)11(19)8(4-18)23-14/h1-3,8,11-14,17-21H,4H2/t8-,11+,12+,13-,14-/m1/s1

InChi Key: OPIFSICVWOWJMJ-AEOCFKNESA-N