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5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl-beta-D-glucuronide sodium salt
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5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl-beta-D-glucuronide sodium salt is a chromogenic substrate widely used in molecular biology and biochemistry for detecting glucuronidase activity, particularly in GUS reporter gene histochemistry in plant transgenics and in microbiological culture media for detecting Escherichia coli. This high-purity compound yields a blue indigo precipitate upon hydrolysis by beta-glucuronidase, enabling easy visualization of enzyme activity. CAS 129541-41-9, molecular formula C14H12BrClNNaO7, molecular weight 444.59 g/mol, requires storage at -15 to -20°C. No signal word applies. Molekula supplies 5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl-beta-D-glucuronide sodium salt from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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100 mg — £143.90 per pack ex VAT · £172.68 inc. VAT
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1 g — £197.70 per pack ex VAT · £237.24 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | white/ off white solid |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | -15 to -20 °C |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 75081519 |
| CAS Number | 129541-41-9 |
| IUPAC Name | sodium (2S,3S,4S,5R,6S)-6-[(5-bromo-4-chloro-1H-indol-3-yl)oxy]-3,4,5-trihydroxyoxane-2-carboxylate |
| Molecular Formula | C14H12BrClNNaO7 |
| Molecular Weight | 444.59 |
| Exact Mass | 442.9383 |
| SMILES | C1=CC(=C(C2=C1NC=C2O[C@H]3[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](O3)C(=O)[O-])O)O)O)Cl)Br.[Na+] |
| InChIKey | IBLSVGDGSKUDCT-CYRSAHDMSA-M |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C14H13BrClNO7.Na/c15-4-1-2-5-7(8(4)16)6(3-17-5)23-14-11(20)9(18)10(19)12(24-14)13(21)22;/h1-3,9-12,14,17-20H,(H,21,22);/q;+1/p-1/t9-,10-,11+,12-,14+;/m0./s1 |
| PubChem CID | 23664774 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| HTS Code | 29349944 |
| Tariff Code | 2934999090 |
Safety & GHS
Precautionary statements
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- 5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl beta-D-glucuronide sodium salt, tablet
- 5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl-b-D-glucuronide sodium salt
- 5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indoxyl-beta-D-glucuronic acid, sodium salt trihydrate
- BC-Indicator,X-GlcA,X-glucuronide
- C14H12BrClNNaO7
- IBLSVGDGSKUDCT-CYRSAHDMSA-M
- X-GlcA CHA Salt
- X-Gluc (sodium)
- X-Glucuronide trihydrate;X-GlcA Na
- XGLUC Sodium Salt
Frequently asked questions
What is 5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl-beta-D-glucuronide sodium salt (X-Gluc) commonly used for?
This compound is primarily used as a chromogenic substrate for detecting beta-glucuronidase activity, particularly for GUS reporter gene histochemical staining in transgenic plants and for detecting Escherichia coli in microbiological culture media.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of this product?
The chemical formula is C₁₄H₁₂BrClNNaO₇, and the molecular weight is 444.59 g/mol.
How should this product be stored?
Store at -15 to -20°C to maintain stability and prevent degradation.
What grade or purity is available for this compound?
Molekula supplies this product in analytical/biochemical grade, optimized for research applications requiring high purity.
Can Molekula supply this product in bulk quantities?
Yes, we can provide this product in bulk, subject to availability and minimum order quantities—please contact us for custom quotes.
What documentation comes with an order of this product?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA), Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and batch-specific documentation for traceability.
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