Chromogenic substrate 5-bromo-6-chloro-3-indolyl α-D-galactopyranoside

Synonym: 198402-60-7; 5-Bromo-6-chloro-3-indoxyl alpha-D-galactoside; (2R,3R,4S,5R,6R)-2-(5-Bromo-6-chloro-1H-indol-3-yloxy)-6-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol

CAS Number: 198402-60-7
Compound CID: 26369095

Product Size

250 mg; 500 mg; 1 g; 2 g

Price

Datasheet

Datasheet

MSDS

MSDS

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 Weight

408.6

Molecular Formula

C₁₄H₁₅BrClNO₆

Form

Crystalline powder

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.

Storage

Store at -20°C.

Safety Information

Personal Protective Equipment

Gloves, Safety glasses, FFP2 or N95 masks