IPTG, Dioxane-Free (isopropyl-β-d-thiogalactopyranoside), is an inducer of β-galactosidase activity in many bacteria. Functioning as a lac analog, IPTG induces β-galactosidase activity by binding to and inhibiting the lac repressor. This product is used to differentiate recombinants from nonrecombinants in cloning strategies using vectors containing the lacZ or lacZ α-peptide gene.
Formula Weight: 238.31.
Form: White powder.
Properties:
- Purity: ≥99.0%.
- Moisture: ≤1%.
- pH (5%, H2O): 5–8.
- Dioxane Content: ≤10ppm.