Product Data Sheet

Methyl-β-D-thiogalactoside

Catalog No. A92732

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Methyl-β-D-thiogalactoside is a biochemical assay reagent that acts as a substrate for β-galactosidase enzymes. Its primary mechanism involves the cleavage of the galactosidic bond, releasing methylthiol and galactose. This compound is widely used in molecular biology for studying gene expression and enzyme activity, as well as in the development of lactose analogs for various biological applications.
Chemical Information
Catalog NumA92732
M. Wt210.25
FormulaC7H14O5S
Purity>98%
Storageat -20 °C 3 years (powder form); at -20 °C 6 months (Solution base)
CAS No.155-30-6
SynonymsMethyl-beta-D-thiogalactoside
SMILESOC[C@H]1O[C@H]([C@@H]([C@H]([C@H]1O)O)O)SC
Biological Activity
DescriptionMethyl-β-D-thiogalactoside is a biochemical assay reagent that acts as a substrate for β-galactosidase enzymes. Its primary mechanism involves the cleavage of the galactosidic bond, releasing methylthiol and galactose. This compound is widely used in molecular biology for studying gene expression and enzyme activity, as well as in the development of lactose analogs for various biological applications.
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