Description

5-Bromo-4-Chloro-3-Indoxyl Palmitate is a chromogenic enzyme substrate used for the detection of lipase activity. This compound matters for its high sensitivity and specificity in biochemical assays and diagnostic applications. It is primarily needed by manufacturers of diagnostic kits, research institutions, and pharmaceutical companies for enzyme-linked assays and histochemical staining.

Application

• Lipase Activity Detection: A key chromogenic substrate in diagnostic kits for detecting and quantifying lipase enzymes in clinical and research samples.
• Histochemical Staining: Used in microbiology and pathology for visualizing lipase-producing microorganisms or cellular activity in tissue sections.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in enzymatic studies to investigate lipase kinetics, inhibition, and substrate specificity.
• Diagnostic Reagent Formulation: An essential raw material for the production of high-sensitivity, colorimetric diagnostic assays.
• Food & Industrial Enzyme Testing: Applied in quality control to assay lipase activity in food processing and industrial enzyme preparations.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromo-4-Chloro-3-Indoxyl Palmitate
CAS No.	341972-98-3
Molecular Formula	C24H35BrClNO2
Molecular Weight	484.90 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl palmitate; BCIP Palmitate; X-Palmitate; 3-Indoxyl palmitate, 5-bromo-4-chloro-; Palmitic acid 5-bromo-4-chloro-1H-indol-3-yl ester; Lipase substrate BCIP; Chromogenic lipase substrate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Bromo-4-Chloro-3-Indoxyl Palmitate is manufactured under strict quality 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 diagnostic and research applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 15-25°C. The product is light-sensitive and should be handled and stored away from strong light sources. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to protect from moisture.

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%
Solubility	Soluble in DMSO, DMF; insoluble in water

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