Isopropyl-b-D-thiogalactopyranoside

White to off-white solid. HYGROSCOPIC. Inducer of b-D-galactosidase. Used in the stimulation of b-galactosidase in cellular systems in which dioxane would disrupt normal cell function. Contains no animal-derived products. Purity: ≥98% by HPLC. Contaminants: Dioxane: none detected. CAS 367-93-1.

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