2-Nitrophenyl-β-D-galactopyranoside

Ref. 3D-EN06363

Product Information

• Name: 2-Nitrophenyl-β-D-galactopyranoside
• Synonyms: o-Nitrophenyl-β-D-galactoside
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 2-Nitrophenyl-beta-D-galactopyranoside is used as chromogenic substrate for quantitative studies and enzyme kinetics of beta-galactosidase. It is used in assays for quantification of the activity of beta-galactosidase reporter gene constructs in molecular biology. This test is routinely used in diagnostics for the identification of lactose-fermenting bacteria of the Enterobacteriaceae family.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 301.26 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₂H₁₅NO₈
• Purity: Min. 98 Area-%
• Color/Form: Powder