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Isopropyl Thiogalactoside Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more

A non-metabolizable galactose analog that induces expression of the LAC operon.

Trade Name	Isopropyl Thiogalactoside
Generic	Isopropyl beta-D-thiogalactopyranoside
Isopropyl beta-D-thiogalactopyranoside Other Names	IPTG, isopropyl thiogalactoside
Type
Formula	C₉H₁₈O₅S
Weight	Average: 238.301 Monoisotopic: 238.087494376
Groups	Experimental
Therapeutic Class
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Last Updated:	January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am

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