Chromogenic substrate 5-bromo--6-chloro-3-indolyl β-D-cellobiopyranoside

Synonym: Magenta β-D-cellobiopyranoside; "Mag" β-D-cellobioside

Product Size

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

Price

Datasheet

Datasheet

MSDS

MSDS

Properties

Description

5-Bromo-6-chloro-3-indolyl β-D-cellobiopyranoside is an indolyl substrate producing blue products on β-glucosidase hydrolysis.

Molecular Weight

570.77

Molecular Formula

C₂₀H₂₅BrClNO₁₁

Form

Powder

Purity

>98%, determined by HPLC.

Solubility

It is soluble in methanol at a concentration of 1%.

Applications

5-Bromo-6-chloro-3-indolyl β-D-cellobiopyranoside can be used to detect β-glucosidase activity in fungi and bacteria.

Safety Information

Personal Protective Equipment

Gloves, Safety glasses, FFP2 or N95 masks