Description

5-Bromo-3-Indoxyl Caprylate is a chromogenic enzyme substrate used for the detection of specific hydrolytic activities. This compound matters as a critical reagent in biochemical and diagnostic research, enabling precise and sensitive detection methods. It is primarily needed by manufacturers and researchers in the life sciences sector for applications in microbiology, histochemistry, and molecular biology.

Application

• As a chromogenic substrate for the detection of esterase and lipase enzyme activity in biochemical assays.
• In microbiological media for the identification and differentiation of bacterial species based on specific enzymatic profiles.
• For histochemical staining in tissue sections to localize enzyme activity at the cellular level.
• In the development of diagnostic kits and reagents for clinical and research laboratories.
• As a research tool in enzymology studies to investigate enzyme kinetics and inhibition.
• For quality control in pharmaceutical manufacturing processes where specific enzyme activities must be monitored.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromo-3-Indoxyl Caprylate
CAS No.	133950-69-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₂₀BrNO₃
Molecular Weight	354.24 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromo-3-indolyl octanoate; 5-Bromo-3-indoxyl octanoate; 3-Indolol, 5-bromo-, octanoate; 5-Br-3-I caprylate; 5-Bromo-3-indolyl caprylate; Octanoic acid 5-bromo-1H-indol-3-yl ester; 5-Bromo-1H-indol-3-yl octanoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Bromo-3-Indoxyl Caprylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and diagnostic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.