CAS 177966-52-8: 5-bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl B-D-*cellobioside

5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indoxyl-beta-D-cellobioside is a chromogenic compound used to detect cellobiohydrolases.

5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl β-D-cellobioside

5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indoxyl-β-D-cellobioside

5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indoxyl-beta-D-cellobioside is a crystalline compound that is used in microbiological studies. It inhibits the growth of organisms by binding to active enzymes and preventing the formation of ATP. The crystalline form of 5-bromo-4-chloro-3 indoxyl beta D cellobioside has been shown to be effective against recombinantly produced proteins in proteomic studies. This compound has also been shown to inhibit the activity of hydrolytic enzymes, which are involved in both carbohydrate and protein metabolism. 5-Bromo-4 chloro 3 indoxyl beta D cellobioside has been found to be expressed at endogenous levels in a number of organs, including the liver, kidney, brain, and spleen.

Chromogenic substrate for β-D-Cellobiosidase yielding a blue precipitate.