Indoxyl-Glucoside, Chromogenic beta-D-glucosidase substrate (ab146378)
Key features and details
- Chromogenic beta-D-glucosidase substrate.
- CAS Number: 487-60-5
- Purity: > 99%
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
Indoxyl-Glucoside, Chromogenic beta-D-glucosidase substrate -
Description
Chromogenic beta-D-glucosidase substrate. -
Alternative names
- 3-Indole-D-glucoside
- Indican
- Indoxyl beta-D-glucoside
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Biological description
Chromogenic substrate used in the detection of β-D-glucosidase activity. Used in filter assays to screen water sources and other media for various enterococci and C.perferingens contamination. Upon enzymatic action, forms a blue precipitate.
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Purity
> 99% -
CAS Number
487-60-5 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Molecular weight
295.30 -
Molecular formula
C14H17NO6 -
Storage instructions
Store at -20°C. Store under desiccating conditions. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Handling
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.
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Source
Synthetic
