5-Bromo-3-indolyl β-D-Galactopyranoside [for Biochemical Research] , >98.0%(HPLC) , 97753-82-7

Synonym(s):
5-Bromo-3-indolyl β-D-galactopyranoside;Bluo-Gal;substrate for β-galactosidase

CAS NO.：97753-82-7

Empirical Formula: C14H16BrNO6

Molecular Weight: 374.18

MDL number: MFCD00063691

EINECS: 1533716-785-6

PRODUCT Properties

• Melting point: 195 °C
• Boiling point: 646.6±55.0 °C(Predicted)
• alpha: -34.5 º (c=1% in DMF/H2O 1:1)
• Density: 1.824±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• solubility: DMF: soluble
• form: Powder
• pka: 12.82±0.70(Predicted)
• color: White
• optical activity: [α]20/D 34.5±2.0°, c = 1% in DMF/H2O 1:1
• Water Solubility: Soluble in dimethylformamide (100 mg/ml), dimethylformamide/water (1:1 v/v) (10 mg/ml - clear, practically colorless solution).
• BRN: 1550140

Description and Uses

5-Bromo-3-indolyl-beta-D-galactopyranoside is a substrate for beta-galactosidase that is converted, by the enzyme, into an insoluble indigoblue chromophore. It is also used in Lac gene detection systems, in immunoblotting and immunocytochemical assays.

Safety

• Symbol(GHS): GHS07
• Signal word: Warning
• Hazard statements: H315-H319-H335
• Precautionary statements: P261-P271-P280
• Hazard Codes: Xn
• Risk Statements: 20/21/22-36/37/38
• Safety Statements: 22-24/25-36-26
• WGK Germany: 3
• HS Code: 29389090