5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl β-D-glucopyranoside
X-Glc (5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl β-D-glucopyranoside) is a chromogenic substrate hydrolyzed by β-galactosidase to yield an insoluble blue precipitate. It is extensively used for in situ histochemical staining in plant and microbial research and for blue-white screening of recombinant clones in molecular biology.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
15548-60-4
Product Name Alternative
X-Glc, X-glucoside
Purity
99.37% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween-80+45% Saline:3.3 mg/mL (8.08 mM) ; DMSO:80 mg/mL (195.78 mM)
Molecular Weight
408.63
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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