Properties
Description
5-Bromo-6-chloro-3-indolyl caprylate is a highly specific chromogenic substrate that produces a magenta substrate after the enzymatic reaction.
Molecular Formula
C16H19BrClNO2
Purity
≥98%, determined by HPLC.
Solubility
It is soluble in acetone at a concentration of 1%.
Applications
With the support of the colorimetric, 5-Bromo-6-chloro-3-indolyl caprylate can be used to determine the activity of various enzymes such as beta-galactosidase.
