X-GAL

Catalogue Number: S6820-SEL

Manufacturer:Selleck Chemicals
Molecular Formula:C14H15BrClNO6
Type:Other Proteins
Alias:BCIG
Shipping Condition:Blue Ice
Unit(s): 100 mg, 1 g

Additional Text

CAS Number

7240-90-6

Short Description

X-GAL (BCIG) is a widely used chromogenic β-galactosidase substrate. β-galactosidase cleaves X-gal and produce an insoluble detectable blue compound. X-Gal is applied in blue-white selection of recombinant bacterial colonies with the lac+ genotype.

Smile String

C1=CC(=C(C2=C1NC=C2OC3C(C(C(C(O3)CO)O)O)O)Cl)Br