Bacteriostatic Water
Bacteriostatic water is sterile, non-pyrogenic water containing 0.9% benzyl alcohol as a bacteriostatic agent. It is the standard solvent used to reconstitute lyophilized peptides and prepare dilution series for in-vitro laboratory work.
The lab-bench solvent every lyophilized-peptide reconstitution starts with.
What it is
Bacteriostatic water is sterile, non-pyrogenic water (CAS 7732-18-5) containing 0.9% benzyl alcohol (CAS 100-51-6) as a bacteriostatic preservative. The benzyl alcohol inhibits microbial growth in vitro, so a sealed vial can be accessed multiple times under proper laboratory handling.
In the laboratory it is the standard solvent for reconstituting lyophilized peptides and preparing dilution series. Built from USP-grade components and supplied strictly for research use.
Reconstitution & storage
- Store sealed vials at room temperature, away from direct light.
- Once the stopper is punctured, keep refrigerated at 2-8C and use within the multi-use window.
- Do not use if the solution is cloudy or the seal is compromised; keep the vial upright.
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For Research Use Only. Not for human or animal consumption. This product has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Bacteriostatic Water is sold strictly as a research chemical for in-vitro and pre-clinical laboratory investigation only.