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IPTG (isopropyl-β-D-thiogalactopyranoside) ≥99%, powder

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IPTG (isopropyl-β-D-thiogalactopyranoside) ≥99%, powder
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CAS Number:  367-93-1
IPTG (isopropyl-β-D-thiogalactopyranoside) ≥99%, powder
IPTG (isopropyl-β-D-thiogalactopyranoside) ≥99%, powder
CAS Number:  367-93-1
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IPTG (isopropylthiogalactoside) is an inducer of the lac operon in bacteria, which is frequently used in cloning as a component of a recombinant plasmid.

When used with X-gal to detect lac gene activity, IPTG can be used for screening of clones containing a gene of interest in the lac operon.

Synonyms: 
IPTG, (2R,3R,4S,5R,6S)-2-(Hydroxymethyl)-6-(isopropylthio)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol, Isopropyl Beta-D-1-thiogalactopyranoside

  • CAS Number: 367-93-1
  • Formula: C₉H₁₈O₅S
  • MDL Number: MFCD00063273
  • Molecular Weight: 238.31 g/mol
  • Boiling Pt: 402 °C (1013 hPa)
  • Melting Pt: 109.5…110.5 °C
  • Storage Temperature: Freezer