The X-Gal substrate is metabolized by the ß-galactosidase enzyme into an insoluble blue precipitate. It is ideal for staining transformed bacteria and LacZ transfected or infected cells, tissues and organisms. The quality and purity of the X-Gal substrate is essential to obtain high-quality and reliable results.
High purity > 99%
Good solubility and great sensitivity
Perfect for cells, tissues and organisms staining
Easy to use
MCF-7 cells expressing B-Galactosidase enzyme
X-Gal:
Chemical name:5-bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl-ß-D-galactopyranoside
MSDS X-Gal