M8146

Methyl-β-D-thiogalactoside

• Synonym(s): Methyl-1-thio-β-D-galactopyranoside, TMG
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₇H₁₄O₅S
• CAS Number: 155-30-6
• Molecular Weight: 210.25
• Beilstein: 81583
• EC Number: 205-842-4
• MDL number: MFCD00038073
• UNSPSC Code: 12352201
• PubChem Substance ID: 24897226
• NACRES: NA.25

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Assay: ≥98% (TLC)
• form: powder
• technique(s): thin layer chromatography (TLC): suitable
• color: white
• solubility: water: 50 mg/mL, clear, colorless
• storage temp.: −20°C
• SMILES string: CS[C@@H]1O[C@H](CO)[C@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H]1O
• InChI: 1S/C7H14O5S/c1-13-7-6(11)5(10)4(9)3(2-8)12-7/h3-11H,2H2,1H3/t3-,4+,5+,6-,7+/m1/s1
• InChI key: LZFNFLTVAMOOPJ-PZRMXXKTSA-N

Description

General description

The uptake of methyl-β-D-thiogalactoside (TMG), lactose, and glucose is maintained by the phosphoenolpyruvate-dependent phosphotransferase system.

Application

Methyl-β-D-thiogalactoside has been used in a study to analyze inducers of the E.coli lac repressor system. It has also been used in a study that investigated the utilization of lactose by Streptococcus faecalis.

Packaging

Bottomless glass bottle. Contents are inside inserted fused cone.

Other Notes

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Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H315,H319,H335
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P264 - P271 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves