5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl β-D-glucopyranoside

SKU: orb2567188

Description

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.

Key Properties

• Target: Others
• Molecular Weight: 408.63
• Purity: 99.37% (May vary between batches)
• CAS Number: 15548-60-4
• Formula: C₁₄H₁₅BrClNO₆
• SMILES: O(C=1C=2C(NC1)=CC=C(Br)C2Cl)[C@@H]3O[C@H](CO)[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H]3O

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

X-Glc, X-glucoside

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

84982