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X-Gal, 5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl-β-D-galactopyranoside, Fisher BioReagents™
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Quantity:
100 mg
1 g
Packaging:
Glass Bottle
Description
- Chromogenic substrate used for blue-white selection of recombinant bacterial colonies with the lac+ genotype
- Forms blue precipitate when hydrolyzed by β-galactosidase
- Soluble in DMF and Methanol
Specifications
Alpha Vector | Bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl-[beta]-D-galactopyranoside (X-Gal) |
Melting Point | 230°C |
Color | White |
Packaging | Glass Bottle |
Quantity | 100 mg |
Merck Index | 15, 10272 |
Specific Rotation | -56 to -64° (+ or -) |
Formula Weight | 408.63 |
Physical Form | Powder or Solid |
Chemical Name or Material | 5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl- β-D-galactopyranoside |
Safety and Handling

Recommended Storage : -20°C
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