C14H15BrClNO6
X-Gal Molecular biology
X-Gal is a chromogenic substrate for the enzyme ß-Galactosidase used in the detection of recombinant bacteriophage. X-Gal is also used for immunoblotting and immunocytochemical assays.
Main characteristics
Product specificities
White to off-white powder |
Complying |
Solub. (2%/DMF) Clear |
Complying |
Assay |
>= 99% |
S.Rotation 20/D (C=1 in Water/DMF 1:1) |
-64--60° |
Water (KF) |
<= 0.2%w/w |
DNase activity |
Not detected |
RNase activity |
Not detected |
Protease activity |
Not detected |