X-GAL
Product Specifications
UNSPSC Description
X-GAL (BCIG) is a widely used chromogenic β-galactosidase substrate. X-GAL is a colorless compound until cleaved by β-galactosidase, at which point X-GAL turns to an insoluble and detectable blue compound, making X-GAL particularly useful in techniques such as blue-white screening for cloning in bacteria. X-GAL can also be used for detection of β-galactosidase activity[1][2].
Target Antigen
Fluorescent Dye; Glycosidase
Type
Dye Reagents
Related Pathways
Metabolic Enzyme/Protease;Others
Field of Research
Others
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/X-GAL.html
Solubility
DMF : 200 mg/mL (ultrasonic)|DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
O[C@H]([C@@H](O)[C@H]1O)[C@@H](O[C@@H]1CO)OC2=CNC3=C2C(Cl)=C(Br)C=C3
Molecular Weight
408.632
References & Citations
[1]Sanchez-Ramos J, et al. The X-gal caution in neural transplantation studies. Cell Transplant. 2000 Sep-Oct;9(5):657-67.|[2]Li S, et al. In-situ SERS readout strategy to improve the reliability of beta-galactosidase activity assay based on X-gal staining in shortening incubation times. Talanta. 2021 Nov 1;234:122689.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Product Datasheet
http://file.medchemexpress.com/batch_PDF/HY-15934/X-GAL-DataSheet-MedChemExpress.pdf
Product MSDS
http://file.medchemexpress.com/batch_PDF/HY-15934/X-GAL-SDS-MedChemExpress.pdf
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
CAS Number
7240-90-6
Available Sizes
Curated Selection
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