Invitrogen™

X-Gal

Catalog number: 15520018
Invitrogen™

X-Gal

Catalog number: 15520018
Catalog Number
15520018
Unit Size
1 g
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Price: 337.00
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100 mg
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X-Gal (5-bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl-β-D-galactoside) is a histochemical substrate for β-galactosidase. This substrate yields a blue precipitate upon hydrolysis, making it suitable for use in immunoblotting or immunocytochemical assays. Bacteria containing active β-galactosidase produce blue colonies when grown on plates containing X-Gal. X-Gal is supplied as white crystals and is soluble in dimethylformamide.

Primary applications
• Blue-white screening—detect functional β-galactosidase (reporter gene expression)
• Histochemical detection of β-galactosidase activity in fixed tissues
• X-gal overlay assay

Find the media format that fits your needs
We offer many ready-to-use media formulations, such as LB Broth, Terrific Broth or S.O.C recovery medium.
We also offer IPTG for blue-white screening.
Explore other media formats for bacterial growth.

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.

Specifications

Chemical Name or Material
5-bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl-β-D-galactoside
Detection Method
Colorimetric
Description
X-Gal, Cell-Permeant
Format
Bottle
For Use With (Application)
Immunoblotting
Packaging Type
1 g/Bottle
Product Type
X-Gal Substrate
Quantity
1 g
Shipping Condition
Approved for shipment at Room Temperature or on Wet Ice
Form
Powder

Contents & Storage

Contains 1 g of X-Gal, powder

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