X-GAL (BCIG) is a widely used chromogenic β-galactosidase substrate. β-galactosidase cleaves X-gal and produce an insoluble detectable blue compound. X-Gal is applied in blue-white selection of recombinant bacterial colonies with the lac+ genotype.

Product information

CAS Number: 7240-90-6

Molecular Weight: 408.63

Formula: C14H15BrClNO6

Chemical Name: (2S,3R,4S,5R,6R)-2-[(5-bromo-4-chloro-1H-indol-3-yl)oxy]-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3,4,5-triol

Smiles: OC[C@H]1O[C@@H](OC2=CNC3=CC=C(Br)C(Cl)=C23)[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@H]1O

InChiKey: OPIFSICVWOWJMJ-AEOCFKNESA-N

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

Technical Data

Appearance: Solid Power

Purity: ≥98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)

Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical or refer to Certificate of Analysis

Storage Condition: Dry, dark and -20 ^oC for 1 year or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Shelf Life: ≥360 days if stored properly.

Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 ^oC for 1 month or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Drug Formulation: To be determined

HS Tariff Code: 382200

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