Chemical Name: | b-D-Galactopyranoside, 5-bromo-6-chloro-1H-indol-3-yl |
CAS Number: | 93863-88-8 |
Product Number: | AG003MJO(AGN-PC-0W3I5X) |
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Molecular Formula: | C14H15BrClNO6 |
Molecular Weight: | 408.6290 |
5-Bromo-6-chloro-3-indolyl-beta-D-galactoside is a valuable chemical compound widely used in chemical synthesis as a chromogenic substrate for the detection of beta-galactosidase activity. This substrate is particularly useful in molecular biology and biochemistry research for the visualization and quantification of gene expression and enzyme activity. In the presence of beta-galactosidase, 5-Bromo-6-chloro-3-indolyl-beta-D-galactoside is hydrolyzed to yield a blue product, enabling the easy and rapid identification of positive reactions. Its sensitivity, specificity, and stability make it a preferred substrate for various applications, including gene expression analysis, reporter gene assays, and enzyme activity assays.