Synonym(s): IPTG

Isopropyl-beta-D-thiogalactopyranoside. also knows as IPTG (CAS: 367-93-1) is a detergent. This compound is used as a molecular mimic of allolactose, a lactose metabolite that triggers transcription of the lac operon. It functions as an inducer of galactosidase activity by binding to and inhibiti... Read More

CAS Number

367-93-1

Commodity Code

2940000080

MDL Number

MFCD00063273

Purity

>99%

Notes

Material is synthesised from animal free material