203783

5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl-β-D-glucuronic Acid, Cyclohexylammonium Salt

Substrate for β-glucuronidase that produces insoluble, intense indigo-blue chromophore (615 nm) after enzymatic hydrolysis.

• Synonym(s): 5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl-β-D-glucuronic Acid, Cyclohexylammonium Salt, X-GlcA, X-Gluc, BCIG, BCI-β-D-glucuronide, BCI-glucuro, X-Glucuro, CHA-X-Gluc
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₂₀H₂₆BrClN₂O₇
• CAS Number: 18656-96-7
• Molecular Weight: 521.79
• UNSPSC Code: 12352106

Properties

• Quality Level: 100
• Assay: ≥98% (HPLC)
• form: solid
• manufacturer/tradename: Calbiochem^®
• storage condition: OK to freeze; protect from light
• color: white
• solubility: 2% DMF: 25 mg/mL
• shipped in: ambient
• storage temp.: −20°C

Description

General description

Substrate for β-glucuronidase that produces insoluble, intense indigo-blue chromophore (615 nm) after enzymatic hydrolysis. Useful for a variety of applications, including use in bacterial detection systems (e.g. E. coli).

Warning

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)

Other Notes

Jefferson, R.A., et al. 1986. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA83, 8447.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable