Properties
Description
5-Bromo-6-chloro-3-indolyl α-D-galactopyranoside is a commonly used substrate for enzyme assays. When involved in enzymatic digestion, brightly colored products are produced.
Molecular Formula
C14H15BrClNO6
Purity
>97%, determined by HPLC.
Solubility
It is soluble in dimethylformamide/water 1:1 v/v.
Applications
5-Bromo-6-chloro-3-indolyl α-D-galactopyranoside can be used as chromogenic substrate to produce an insoluble magenta colour.