Isopropyl-β-D-thiogalactopyranoside (IPTG) (Dioxane-free)

Isopropyl-β-D-thiogalactopyranoside (IPTG) (Dioxane-Free) – Fisher BioReagents™

The Fisher BioReagents™ Isopropyl-β-D-thiogalactopyranoside (IPTG) is a high-purity molecular biology reagent, commonly used as an inducer of lac operon expression in biotechnology and biochemical research. This dioxane-free IPTG ensures consistent performance in gene expression studies, making it ideal for cloning, protein production, and molecular biology applications.

Key Features

• ≥99% purity (by TLC): Ensures optimal efficiency for gene induction
• Dioxane-free formulation: Supports safer and reliable biochemical applications
• Stored in a glass bottle: Maintains chemical stability
• Stable pH range (5 to 7): Optimized for laboratory usage
• Melting point between 110° to 115°C: Ensures structural integrity

Applications

• Induction of lac operon in molecular biology experiments
• Protein expression in recombinant bacterial systems
• Gene regulation and biochemical pathway studies

Specifications

• Product Name: Isopropyl-β-D-thiogalactopyranoside (IPTG) (Dioxane-Free)
• Chemical Formula: C₉H₁₈O₅S
• Molecular Weight: 238.30 g/mol
• Formula Weight: 238.31 g/mol
• Physical Form: Solid (White)
• Melting Point: 110° to 115°C
• pH Range: 5 to 7
• Packaging: Glass Bottle
• Quantity: 10 g
• CAS Number: 367-93-1
• MDL Number: MFCD00063273
• PubChem CID: 656894
• ChEBI ID: CHEBI:61448
• IUPAC Name: (2R,3R,4S,5R,6S)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-propan-2-ylsulfanyloxane-3,4,5-triol
• InChI Key: BPHPUYQFMNQIOC-NXRLNHOXSA-N
• SMILES Representation: CC(C)S[C@@H]1O[C@H](CO)[C@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H]1O
• Specific Rotation: -28.5 to -34.5° (+ or −)
• Merck Index: 15, 5126
• Assay Percent Range: ≥99 % (by TLC)