5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indoxyl butyrate

CAS: 129541-43-1

Ref. 3D-EB31398

Product Information

• Name: 5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indoxyl butyrate
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indoxyl butyrate is a colorimetric substrate used to detect and quantify esterase activity. Upon hydrolysis by esterases, it yields a blue-green dye, allowing the detection and quantification of enzyme activity. It is commonly used in assays for the screening of esterase-producing microorganisms and in research aimed at understanding the role of esterases in various cellular processes.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 316.58 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₂H₁₁BrClNO₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder