Description

6-Chloro-3-Indoxyl Caprylate is a chromogenic enzyme substrate widely used in biochemical and diagnostic applications. Its core value lies in its ability to produce an insoluble, intensely colored indigo dye upon enzymatic hydrolysis, making it an essential tool for histochemical staining and detection. This compound is primarily needed by manufacturers and research laboratories in the life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology sectors for developing assays and detection kits.

Application

• Histochemical Staining Reagent: Used for the specific localization and visualization of enzymatic activity, particularly esterases and lipases, in tissue sections.
• Diagnostic Kit Component: Serves as a key substrate in diagnostic kits for detecting and quantifying specific enzyme markers in clinical and research samples.
• Microbiology Research: Employed in microbial identification and characterization studies based on enzymatic profiles.
• Biochemical Assay Development: A critical reagent for developing sensitive and colorimetric in-vitro assays for enzyme kinetics and inhibitor screening.
• Cell Biology Studies: Used to study intracellular enzyme distribution and activity in live or fixed cells.
• Quality Control in Biotechnology: Applied in the quality assessment of enzyme preparations and recombinant proteins.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Chloro-3-Indoxyl Caprylate
CAS No.	159954-35-5
Molecular Formula	C16H20ClNO3
Molecular Weight	309.79 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Chloro-3-indolyl octanoate; 6-Chloro-3-indoxyl octanoate; 6-Cl-3-Indoxyl Caprylate; 5-Chloro-3-hydroxyindol-2-yl octanoate; 6-Chloro-3-indolyl caprylate; Indoxyl-6-chloro caprylate; Octanoic acid 6-chloro-1H-indol-3-yl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Chloro-3-Indoxyl Caprylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and diagnostic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under dry conditions to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residual Solvents	Meets ICH guidelines

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