IPTG (isopropyl-β-D-thiogalactopyranoside) ≥99% for molecular biology

Supplier: G-Biosciences

Synonyms: (2R,3R,4S,5R,6S)-2-(Hydroxymethyl)-6-(isopropylthio)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triolIPTGIsopropyl Beta-D-1-thiogalactopyranoside

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IPTG (isopropyl-β-D-thiogalactopyranoside) ≥99% for molecular biology
IPTG (Isopropyl-β-D-thiogalactopyranoside)

IPTG is a molecular mimic of allolactose that initiates transcription of the lac operon.


  • Blue/white screening
  • Induction of lac operon for protein expression


The key feature of IPTG is that, unlike allolactose, is not hydrolyzed by ß-galactosidase, therefore its concentration remains constant during an experiment. IPTG is therefore able to induce protein expression where the gene is under the control of the lac operator, when used as an effective inducer in the concentration range of 100 μM to 1.5 mM.

Formula: C₉H₁₈O₅S
MW: 238.31 g/mol
Melting Pt: 109.5…110.5 °C
MDL Number: MFCD00063273
CAS Number: 367-93-1
EINECS: 206-703-0

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