X-Gal (5-bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl-beta-D-galactoside)

X-Gal (5-Bromo-4-Chloro-3-Indolyl-beta-D-Galactoside) is a chromogenic substrate for β-galactosidase that yields a blue precipitate upon hydrolysis.

Cat. #	Product	Size	Price	License	Quantity	Details
9031	X-Gal (5-Bromo-4-Chloro-3-Indolyl-beta-D-Galactoside)	1 g	USD $189.00
A histochemical substrate for β-Galactosidase and that yields a blue precipitate upon hydrolysis. Used with X-Gal (Cat.# 9031) for blue/white colony screening to distinguish non-recombinant and recombinant colonies. Notice to purchaser Our products are to be used for Research Use Only. They may not be used for any other purpose, including, but not limited to, use in humans, therapeutic or diagnostic use, or commercial use of any kind. Our products may not be transferred to third parties, resold, modified for resale, or used to manufacture commercial products or to provide a service to third parties without our prior written approval. Documents Components Image Data Back 9031: X-Gal (5-Bromo-4-Chloro-3-Indolyl-beta-D-Galactoside)

Overview

A histochemical substrate for beta-galactosidase that yields a blue precipitate upon hydrolysis
Used with IPTG (9030) in media to select recombinants using blue/white colony screening

More Information

Storage

–20°C

Properties

Molecular weight: 408.6

Form

White powder

Additional product information

Please see the product's Certificate of Analysis for information about storage conditions, product components, and technical specifications. Please see the Kit Components List to determine kit components. Certificates of Analysis and Kit Components Lists are located under the Documents tab.

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