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PR1MA™ Screw Cap Tubes and Caps
PR1MA™Â X-GAL [5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl-β-D-galactoside]
Common Name: 5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl-β-D-galactoside
CAS Number: 7240-90-6
Molecular Weight: 408.6
Chemical Formula: C14H15BrCINO6
Solubility: DMSO and DMF
Storage Temp: -20°C
Chromogenic substrate of β-Galactosidase used in combination with IPTG for
detection of β-Galactosidase activity in bacterial colonies. X-GAL is
cleaved at the B1-4 bond between galactose and the
5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl portion of X-GAL by β-Galactosidase via
hydrolysis. The cleavage of X-GAL results in the production of a water
insoluble blue dichloro-dibromo-indigo precipitate. In cloning strategies
with vectors such as Lambda-11, M13mp18 and 19, pUC18 and 19, pUR222 the E.
coli lacZ gene is transformed to lac+ cells. After transformation the cells
show β-Galactosidase activity in the presence of media containing X-GAL and
IPTG. The insertion of a DNA fragment into the cloning sites of the lacZ
gene results in the disruption of β-Galactosidase activity leading to the
appearance of white colonies. Non-recombinant cells produce a blue indigo
dye.
Water Content: 0.05% (K. Fisher)
Protect from light and moisture
Research or further manufacturing use only, not for food or drug use.
- Appearance: White Powder
- Identity: Conforms to structure
- Purity (HPLC): ≥ 98.0 %
- Solubility (2%, DMF): Clear and Colorless Solution
- Specific Rotation: -63.0 - -60.0 °
- Water Content (K.F): ≤ 0.5 %
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| SKU Number | Bottom Style | Cap Style | Color | Pkg | Qty | Temp Range | Vol | Price | Quantity | Add to Cart |
| PR-SC5C | Conical | non-Graduated Tube Only | Clear | Non-Sterile | 500 Tubes | -196C to +121C | 0.5 mL |
28.36
Each
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| PR-SC5S | Skirted | non-Graduated Tube Only | Clear | Non-Sterile | 500 Tubes | -196C to +121C | 0.5 mL |
27.76
Each
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| PR-SC5SR | Skirted | Ribbed Tube Only | Clear | Non-Sterile | 500 Tubes | -196C to +121C | 0.5 mL |
28.58
Each
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| PR-SC5SR-A | Skirted | Ribbed Tube Only | Amber | Non-Sterile | 500 Tubes | -196C to +121C | 0.5 mL |
32.39
Each
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| PR-SC5S-A | Skirted | non-Graduated Tube Only | Amber | Non-Sterile | 500 Tubes | -196C to +121C | 0.5 mL |
29.15
Each
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| PR-SC15CG | Conical | Graduated Tube Only | Clear | Non-Sterile | 500 Tubes | -196C to +121C | 1.5 mL |
24.99
Each
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| PR-SC15CG-A | Conical | Graduated Tube Only | Amber | Non-Sterile | 500 Tubes | -196C to +121C | 1.5 mL |
26.32
Each
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| PR-SC15CR | Conical | Ribbed Tube Only | Clear | Non-Sterile | 500 Tubes | -196C to +121C | 1.5 mL |
24.99
Each
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| PR-SC15S | Skirted | non-Graduated Tube Only | Clear | Non-Sterile | 500 Tubes | -196C to +121C | 1.5 mL |
25.13
Each
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| PR-SC15SR | Skirted | Ribbed Tube Only | Clear | Non-Sterile | 500 Tubes | -196C to +121C | 1.5 mL |
24.99
Each
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| PR-SC15SR-A | Skirted | Ribbed Tube Only | Amber | Non-Sterile | 500 Tubes | -196C to +121C | 1.5 mL |
26.32
Each
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| PR-SC15S-A | Skirted | non-Graduated Tube Only | Amber | Non-Sterile | 500 Tubes | -196C to +121C | 1.5 mL |
26.32
Each
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| PR-SC2CG | Conical | Graduated Tube Only | Clear | Non-Sterile | 500 Tubes | -196C to +121C | 2 mL |
25.42
Each
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| PR-SC2CG-A | Conical | Graduated Tube Only | Amber | Non-Sterile | 500 Tubes | -196C to +121C | 2 mL |
28.10
Each
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| PR-SC2CR | Conical | Ribbed Tube Only | Clear | Non-Sterile | 500 Tubes | -196C to +121C | 2 mL |
25.42
Each
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| PR-SC2SG | Skirted | Graduated Tube Only | Clear | Non-Sterile | 500 Tubes | -196C to +121C | 2 mL |
25.07
Each
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| PR-SC2SG-A | Skirted | Graduated Tube Only | Amber | Non-Sterile | 500 Tubes | -196C to +121C | 2 mL |
26.05
Each
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| PR-SC2SR | Skirted | Ribbed Tube Only | Clear | Non-Sterile | 500 Tubes | -196C to +121C | 2 mL |
25.42
Each
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| PR-SC2SR-A | Skirted | Ribbed Tube Only | Amber | Non-Sterile | 500 Tubes | -196C to +121C | 2 mL |
28.10
Each
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| PR-SCC | N/A | Screw Cap w/ O-Ring | Clear | Non-Sterile | 500 Caps | -196C to +121C | N/A |
44.88
Each
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| PR-SCC-A | N/A | Screw Cap w/ O-Ring | Amber | Non-Sterile | 500 Caps | -196C to +121C | N/A |
47.38
Each
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| PR-SCC-B | N/A | Screw Cap w/ O-Ring | Blue | Non-Sterile | 500 Caps | -196C to +121C | N/A |
47.38
Each
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| PR-SCC-G | N/A | Screw Cap w/ O-Ring | Green | Non-Sterile | 500 Caps | -196C to +121C | N/A |
47.38
Each
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| PR-SCC-O | N/A | Screw Cap w/ O-Ring | Orange | Non-Sterile | 500 Caps | -196C to +121C | N/A |
47.38
Each
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| PR-SCC-P | N/A | Screw Cap w/ O-Ring | Purple | Non-Sterile | 500 Caps | -196C to +121C | N/A |
47.38
Each
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| PR-SCC-R | N/A | Screw Cap w/ O-Ring | Red | Non-Sterile | 500 Caps | -196C to +121C | N/A |
47.38
Each
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| PR-SCC-RB | N/A | Screw Cap w/ O-Ring | Assorted | Non-Sterile | 500 Caps | -196C to +121C | N/A |
47.52
Each
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| PR-SCC-Y | N/A | Screw Cap w/ O-Ring | Yellow | Non-Sterile | 500 Caps | -196C to +121C | N/A |
47.38
Each
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| PR-SCMC | N/A | Grip Cap | Clear | Non-Sterile | 500 Caps | -196C to +121C | N/A |
43.00
Each
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| PR-SCMC-B | N/A | Grip Cap | Blue | Non-Sterile | 500 Caps | -196C to +121C | N/A |
43.88
Each
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| PR-SCMC-G | N/A | Grip Cap | Green | Non-Sterile | 500 Caps | -196C to +121C | N/A |
43.88
Each
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| PR-SCMC-O | N/A | Grip Cap | Orange | Non-Sterile | 500 Caps | -196C to +121C | N/A |
43.88
Each
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| PR-SCMC-P | N/A | Grip Cap | Purple | Non-Sterile | 500 Caps | -196C to +121C | N/A |
43.88
Each
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| PR-SCMC-R | N/A | Grip Cap | Red | Non-Sterile | 500 Caps | -196C to +121C | N/A |
43.88
Each
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| PR-SCMC-RB | N/A | Grip Cap | Assorted | Non-Sterile | 500 Caps | -196C to +121C | N/A |
44.53
Each
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| PR-SCMC-W | N/A | Grip Cap | White | Non-Sterile | 500 Caps | -196C to +121C | N/A |
43.88
Each
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| PR-SCMC-Y | N/A | Grip Cap | Yelllow | Non-Sterile | 500 Caps | -196C to +121C | N/A |
43.88
Each
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