X-Gal (5-Bromo-4-chloro-1H-indoll-3-yl-β-D-galactopyranoside)

A600083

Molecular Biology Grade | Purity ≥99.0%. Store at 4 °C

Biological Activity for X-Gal

Chromogenic substrate of β-Galactosidase that produces blue color. Used in combination with IPTG (Cat. No. A600168) for detection of β-Galactosidase activity in bacterial colonies.

Technical Data for X-Gal

408. Wt 408.63

Formula           C14H15BrClNO6

CAS Number   7240-90-6