IPTG (animal free)

SKU: orb1302941

Description

IPTG (Isopropyl β-D-1-thiogalactopyranoside) is a non-metabolizable inducer of the lac operon, widely used in molecular biology for recombinant protein expression in both bacterial cultures (in vivo) and cell-free systems (in vitro).

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 367-93-1
• MW: 238.30
• Purity: >98%
• Formula: C₉H₁₈O₅S
• SMILES: S(C(C)C)[C@@H]1O[C@H](CO)[C@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H]1O
• Target: Galactosidase
• Solubility: Soluble in Water or Methanol.

Bioactivity

• In Vitro:
  At low concentration, IPTG enters cells through lactose permease, but at high concentrations (typically used for protein induction), IPTG can enter the cells independently of lactose permease.

Storage & Handling

• Storage: RT
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

inhibit, Isopropyl beta-D-thiogalactoside, Isopropyl b-D-thiogalactoside, Isopropyl β-D-thiogalactoside, IPTG, Inhibitor

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

656894