| A colorimetric substrate for beta-D-glucuronidase used in the identification of E. coli and Salmonella. Synonyms: o-Nitrophenyl-beta-D-galactoside, 2-Nitrophenyl-beta-D-galactopyranoside CAS No: 369-07-3 Molecular Formula: C12H15NO8 Molecular Weight: 301.26 Purity (HPLC): 99% Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder Melting Point: 195C (dec) (lit) Solubility (1%, H2O): Colorless to slight yellow, clear, complete Soluble in 3% methanol Water (KF): 0.5% Optical Rotation (C=1,H2O): [a]D20: -68.0 3 Residual Solvents: O-Nitrophenol: 0.03% Storage and Stability: Store at 4C. Stable for 12 months after receipt. |