Description
Overview
Bacteriostatic water is sterile water for injection that contains 0.9% benzyl alcohol as a bacteriostatic preservative. In laboratory settings it is commonly used to reconstitute lyophilized (freeze-dried) research compounds, with the benzyl alcohol inhibiting bacterial growth so a vial can be accessed multiple times over a limited period.
Research Use
Most peptides in our catalog are supplied as lyophilized powders that must be reconstituted into solution before research use. Bacteriostatic water is the diluent most commonly paired with these compounds. The preservative allows for repeated withdrawals from a single vial under appropriate laboratory handling.
Specifications
| Composition | Sterile water for injection with 0.9% benzyl alcohol |
| Preservative | Benzyl alcohol 0.9% (w/v), bacteriostatic |
| Volume | 10 mL per vial |
| Physical Form | Clear, sterile solution |
| Typical pH | ~4.5 – 7.0 |
Storage & Handling
Store at controlled room temperature away from direct light. Keep the vial sealed until use and handle using standard laboratory practices. Discard according to your laboratory’s protocols.
Compliance
For laboratory and research use only. Not for human or veterinary use. This product is not a drug, food, or cosmetic and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
