X-GAL (BCIG) is a widely used chromogenic beta-galactosidase substrate. beta-galactosidase cleaves X-gal and produce an insoluble detectable blue compound. X-Gal is applied in blue-white selection of recombinant bacterial colonies with the lac+ genotype.
CAS Number:
[7240-90-6]
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