Reconstitution
Dissolving lyophilized peptides into solution for laboratory work.
Supply
Supply · lab supply
Bacteriostatic Water
BAC water · sterile diluent · 0.9% benzyl alcohol
Sterile water with 0.9% benzyl alcohol, the standard diluent for reconstituting lyophilized research peptides in the lab.
0.9% benzyl alcoholSterileMulti-use vial
$16 / vial
For laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary use.
What is Bacteriostatic Water?
Bacteriostatic water is sterile water containing 0.9% benzyl alcohol. The benzyl alcohol is a preservative that inhibits bacterial growth, so a vial can be punctured and drawn from more than once, unlike single-use sterile water.
In the laboratory it is used to reconstitute lyophilized (freeze-dried) peptides into solution. Each 30ml multi-use vial is enough to reconstitute many research vials. It is a supply, not a research compound, so it does not count toward volume-pricing tiers.
Common lab uses
How bacteriostatic water is used alongside lyophilized compounds.
Multi-draw use
Benzyl alcohol preservative allows repeated withdrawals from one vial.
Dilution
Preparing working concentrations from reconstituted stock.
Lab supply
A standard companion to any lyophilized research compound.
Specifications
| Product | Bacteriostatic Water |
|---|---|
| Also known as | BAC water · sterile diluent · 0.9% benzyl alcohol |
| Class | Sterile diluent (water with 0.9% benzyl alcohol) |
| Form | Sterile solution |
| Volume | 30ml |
| Storage | Room temperature, 68–77 °F. Discard 28 days after first puncture. |
| Documentation | Lot number supplied in writing with every order |
| Intended use | Laboratory research only. Not for human or veterinary use. |
Bacteriostatic Water FAQ
What is bacteriostatic water used for?
It is used in the lab to reconstitute lyophilized peptides. The 0.9% benzyl alcohol keeps the vial usable for multiple withdrawals.
How is it different from sterile water?
Sterile water has no preservative and is single use. Bacteriostatic water contains 0.9% benzyl alcohol, so it can be drawn from repeatedly.
How long does a vial last once opened?
Multi-dose vials are typically discarded 28 days after the first puncture. Store at room temperature, 68–77 °F.
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