5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl butyrate
5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indoxyl butyrate is a colorimetric substrate used to detect and quantify esterase activity. Upon hydrolysis by esterases, it yields a blue-green dye, allowing the detection and quantification of enzyme activity. It is commonly used in assays for the screening of esterase-producing microorganisms and in research aimed at understanding the role of esterases in various cellular processes.
CAS Number |
129541-43-1 |
Product Name |
5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl butyrate |
IUPAC Name |
(5-bromo-4-chloro-1H-indol-3-yl) butanoate |
Molecular Formula |
C12H11BrClNO2 |
Molecular Weight |
316.58 g/mol |
InChI |
InChI=1S/C12H11BrClNO2/c1-2-3-10(16)17-9-6-15-8-5-4-7(13)12(14)11(8)9/h4-6,15H,2-3H2,1H3 |
InChI Key |
UKTKOBRRRRODGL-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
SMILES |
CCCC(=O)OC1=CNC2=C1C(=C(C=C2)Br)Cl |
Canonical SMILES |
CCCC(=O)OC1=CNC2=C1C(=C(C=C2)Br)Cl |