Properties
Description
5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl N-acetyl β-D-galactosaminide is a potent chromogenic substrate for glycosidases and rapid hydrolysis of β-D-galactosides.
Molecular Formula
C16H18BrClN2O6
Purity
>98%, determined by HPLC.
Solubility
It is soluble in dimethylformamide/water 1:1 v/v.
Identity
Confirmed by HPLC and NMR.
Applications
5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl N-acetyl β-D-galactosaminide is widely used in molecular biology such as identification of enzyme activity in cells and tissues.