X-Gal

• CAS Number: 7240-90-6
• Chemical Formula: C₁₄H₁₅BrClNO₆
• Molecular Weight: 408.63
• Assay (HPLC) > 98% w/w
• Purity (HPLC): > 99%
• Purity (TLC): single spot
• Water content (Karl Fischer): <1%
• Identity (IR): conforms to structure
• Solubility (5% w/v, DMF): soluble

– 1 g X-Gal

• Blue/white screening in molecular cloning.

• β-galactosidase activity detection in reporter assays.

• Immunological and histochemical applications.

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• Purity >99% by HPLC.

• Single spot verified by TLC.

• Conforms to structure (IR).

• Dissolve in DMF (5% w/v).

• Protect from light and moisture.

• Shipped in: Gel pack.
• Storage: -20 ºC (NON Frost-Free Freezer).

This product is developed, designed and sold exclusively for Research purposes and in vitro use only (RUO). The product was not tested for use in diagnostics or for drug development, nor is it suitable for administration to humans or animals. For more info, please check its Material Safety Data Sheet available in this website.

X-Gal substrate, Beta-galactosidase substrate, Chromogenic substrate X-Gal, LacZ substrate, X-Gal staining reagent

Also known as:

• Spanish: Sustrato X-Gal, Sustrato de β-galactosidasa, Reactivo cromogénico X-Gal
• French: Substrat X-Gal, Substrat β-galactosidase, Réactif chromogène X-Gal
• German: X-Gal-Substrat, β-Galactosidase-Substrat, Chromogenes X-Gal
• Italian: Substrato X-Gal, Substrato β-galattosidasi, Reagente cromogenico X-Gal

Q: What is the purity of X-Gal?
A: >99% confirmed by HPLC.

Q: How should it be prepared?
A: Dissolve in DMF to prepare stock solutions.

Q: What is the main application?
A: Blue/white colony screening in recombinant cloning.