X-Gal

Catalogue Number: MB02501-NZY

Manufacturer:NZYTech
Type:Biochemicals
Shipping Condition:Blue Ice
Unit(s): 1 g

Description

Description: Chemical formula: C14H15BrClNO6 MW: 408.63 CAS number: 7240-90-6

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Short Description

X-Gal is the abbreviation for 5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl β-D-galactopyranoside; less commonly the abbreviation BCIG is also used. X-Gal is enzymatically hydrolysed by β-galactosidase to yield galactose and 5-bromo-4-chloro-3-hydroxyindole.