General description
The β-galactosidase substrate X-Gal (5-bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl-β-D-galactopyranoside) is a chromogenic stain for β-gal activity, and is commonly used to distinguish between recombinants and nonrecombinants by lacZ A-complementation with appropriate vectors and hosts. X-Gal Solution is provided as a convenient 40 mg/ml concentrate in DMSO, ready for dilution into culture medium or appropriate buffers.
Legal Information
NOVAGEN is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Packaging
3 mL in Plastic ampoule
Warning
Toxicity: Irritant (B)
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