Bioactivity | 5-Bromo-3-indolyl β-D-galactopyranoside (Bluo-Gal) is a chromogenic substrate to detect bacterial β-D-galactosidase activity. 5-Bromo-3-indolyl β-D-galactopyranoside is used both to recognize labelled myofibers, and beta-gal positive organelles inside single myofibers[1]. |
Name | 5-Bromo-3-indolyl β-D-galactopyranoside |
CAS | 97753-82-7 |
Formula | C14H16BrNO6 |
Molar Mass | 374.18 |
Appearance | Solid |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | 4°C, protect from light *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light) |
Reference | [1]. Gioglio L, et al. An improved method for beta-galactosidase activity detection on muscle tissue. A light and electron microscopic study. Ann Anat. 2002;184(2):153-157. |