Description

5-Bromo-6-Chloro-3-Indoxyl Palmitate is a chromogenic enzyme substrate used for the specific detection of lipase activity. This compound is critical for research and diagnostic applications where precise enzymatic visualization is required. It is primarily utilized by biotech, pharmaceutical, and diagnostic kit manufacturers developing sensitive assays for lipid metabolism studies and clinical diagnostics.

Application

• Lipase Activity Detection: A key chromogenic substrate in biochemical assays for visualizing and quantifying lipase (esterase) enzyme activity.
• Diagnostic Kit Manufacturing: Used in the production of diagnostic kits for pancreatic function and other disorders related to lipid digestion.
• Histochemistry & Cell Staining: Employed in histological techniques for the localization of lipase activity in tissue sections and cell cultures.
• Microbiology Research: Applied in microbial identification and characterization studies based on enzymatic profiles.
• Biochemical Research Reagent: Serves as a specialized reagent in academic and industrial research on enzyme kinetics and inhibitor screening.
• Quality Control in Biotechnology: Used in-process testing for fermentation and enzyme production where lipase activity must be monitored.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromo-6-Chloro-3-Indoxyl Palmitate
CAS No.	209347-97-7
Molecular Formula	C24H35BrClNO2
Molecular Weight	484.90 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromo-6-chloro-3-indolyl palmitate; BCIP Palmitate; 5-Bromo-6-chloro-1H-indol-3-yl hexadecanoate; 3-Indoxyl palmitate, 5-bromo-6-chloro-; Lipase substrate BCIP; Chromogenic lipase substrate; X-Palmitate (5-Bromo-6-Chloro-3-Indolyl)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Bromo-6-Chloro-3-Indoxyl Palmitate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for sensitive diagnostic and research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and performance data. We support compliance with relevant quality management systems.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Solubility	Soluble in DMSO, DMF; insoluble in water
Performance (Enzymatic)	Yields indigo blue precipitate upon cleavage by lipase

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