5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl phosphate disodium salt, is used for the colorimetric detection of alkaline phosphatase-labeled molecules, 5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl phosphate (BCIP) and Nitro Blue Tetrazolium (NBT) are available. The BCIP/NBT substrate system is versatile and functions in a variety of applications, including Northern Southern, and Western blotting, in situ hybridization, and immunohistochemistry.
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Applications
5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl phosphate disodium salt, is used for the colorimetric detection of alkaline phosphatase-labeled molecules, 5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl phosphate (BCIP) and Nitro Blue Tetrazolium (NBT) are available. The BCIP/NBT substrate system is versatile and functions in a variety of applications, including Northern Southern, and Western blotting, in situ hybridization, and immunohistochemistry.
Solubility
Soluble in water (50 mg/mL). Insoluble in dimethylformamide.
Notes
Moisture & Light Sensitive. Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
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- Chuanmin Ruan.; Liju Yang.; Yanbin Li. Immunobiosensor Chips for Detection of Escherichia coli O157:H7 Using Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy. Anal. Chem. 2002, 74, (18), 4814-4820.