Chromogenic substrate 5-bromo-3-indolyl β-D-glucopyranoside

Synonym: 16934-09-1; Blue-glucoside; 5-Bromo-3-indoxyl beta-D-glucopyranoside; (2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-2-((5-Bromo-1H-indol-3-yl)oxy)-6-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol

CAS Number: 16934-09-1
Compound CID: 26369099

Product Size

25 mg; 50 mg; 100 mg; 250 mg; 500 mg

Price

Datasheet

Datasheet

MSDS

MSDS

Properties

Description

5-Bromo-3-indolyl β-D-glucopyranoside is a chromogenic substrate producing an insoluble blue precipitate after hydrolysis.

Molecular Weight

374.2

Molecular Formula

C₁₄H₁₆BrNO₆

Form

Powder

Purity

>97%, determined by HPLC.

Solubility

It is soluble in methanol at a concentration of 0.25%.

Applications

5-Bromo-3-indolyl β-D-glucopyranoside can be used to screen enzyme inhibitors, evaluate gene expression levels and study cell signaling pathways.

Safety Information

Personal Protective Equipment

Gloves, Safety glasses, FFP2 or N95 masks