Blue-Gal is a chromogenic substrate used for identification of lac Z expressing cells. It can be used as an alternative to 5-bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl β-D-galactopyranoside (X-Gal), as it can produce a darker blue color, 5-Bromo-3-indolyl-β-D-galactopyranoside
| Solubility | DMSO or DMF |
| Physical Form | Solid |
| Product Number | X884 |
| CAS Number | 97753-82-7 |
| Formula Weight | 374.18 |
| Formula | C14H16BrNO6 |
| Synonyms | 5-Bromo-3-indolyl-β-D-galactopyranoside |
| Storage Temp. | -20 °C |
| Tariff Code | 2940.00.2000 |
