BACTERIOSTATIC WATER
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Bacteriostatic Water (0.9% Benzyl Alcohol)
Research-Grade Diluent & Laboratory Reagent
Product Overview
Bacteriostatic Water is a sterile, non-pyrogenic preparation of water containing 0.9% benzyl alcohol (C₆H₅CH₂OH) as a bacteriostatic preservative. In laboratory research, it serves as a primary diluent for the reconstitution of lyophilized peptides and proteins. The addition of benzyl alcohol allows for multiple withdrawals from a single vial under aseptic conditions while inhibiting the growth of most potentially contaminating bacteria.
Key Research Applications
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Compound Reconstitution: Optimized for restoring lyophilized research chemicals to a liquid state for in vitro or in vivo studies.
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Reagent Dilution: Used to achieve precise concentrations of peptides and other proteins in controlled experimental environments.
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Preservation Studies: Utilized to maintain the sterility of reconstituted compounds over an extended research period.
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Experimental Standardization: Ensures consistent 0.9% benzyl alcohol content across all reconstituted samples for reproducible data.
Why Researchers Choose Bacteriostatic Water
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Multi-Use Capability: The preservative allows for repeated access to the vial, maximizing reagent efficiency.
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Sterile & Non-Pyrogenic: Manufactured to meet USP standards for purity and clarity.
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Versatility: Compatible with a broad range of lyophilized reagents, including proteins and specialized peptides.
Technical Specifications
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Components: Sterile Water for Injection, 0.9% Benzyl Alcohol.
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Available Sizes: 3ml, and 10ml variants.
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pH Range: Approximately 4.5–7.0.
Research Notice: Bacteriostatic Water is strictly for laboratory and scientific research use only. Not for human or animal consumption, injection, or clinical use.
