Composition: Sterile Water + 0.9% Benzyl Alcohol
Grade: USP Research Grade (Non-Pyrogenic)
Chemical Description
Bacteriostatic Water is a sterile, multi-use solvent prepared with 0.9% benzyl alcohol, which acts as a bacteriostatic preservative to inhibit microbial growth in the vial after the initial puncture. This formulation is designed to maintain a stable, sterile environment for the dissolution and dilution of lyophilized research reagents, allowing for multiple withdrawals from a single vial under aseptic conditions.
Research Applications
This solvent is essential for laboratory workflows requiring:
- Peptide Reconstitution: Solubilization of lyophilized peptides (e.g., BPC-157, TB-500) for stable storage at refrigerated temperatures.
- Analytical Standards: Preparation of reference standard solutions for HPLC and mass spectrometry analysis.
- Dilution Series: Creation of precise concentration gradients for cellular dosing experiments.
Technical Specifications
- Main Component: High-Purity Water (USP Quality)
- Preservative: Benzyl Alcohol (0.9% v/v)
- pH Range: 4.5 to 7.0
- Appearance: Clear, Colorless Liquid
- Sterility: 0.22 micron filtered / Non-Pyrogenic