Product Description: X-GAL (BCIG) is a widely used chromogenic β-galactosidase substrate. X-GAL is a colorless compound until cleaved by β-galactosidase, at which point X-GAL turns to an insoluble and detectable blue compound, making X-GAL particularly useful in techniques such as blue-white screening for cloning in bacteria. X-GAL can also be used for detection of β-galactosidase activity[1][2].
Formula: C14H15BrClNO6
References: [1]Sanchez-Ramos J, et al. The X-gal caution in neural transplantation studies. Cell Transplant. 2000 Sep-Oct;9(5):657-67./[2]Li S, et al. In-situ SERS readout strategy to improve the reliability of beta-galactosidase activity assay based on X-gal staining in shortening incubation times. Talanta. 2021 Nov 1;234:122689.
CAS Number: 7240-90-6
Molecular Weight: 408.63
Compound Purity: 99.88
Research Area: Others
Solubility: DMF : 200 mg/mL (ultrasonic)/DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Target: Fluorescent Dye;Glucosidase
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