BAC WATER 30ML
Sterile, non-pyrogenic water for the reconstitution of lyophilized research peptides.
Specifications:
• Quantity: 30ML
• Contains 0.9% benzyl alcohol as a preservative
• Purity: >99% (Sterility Tested)
$18.00
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SEQUENCE/FORMULA
Sterile Water
Molecular Formula: H2O
Benzyl Alcohol (Preservative)
Molecular Formula: C7H8O
MOLECULAR WEIGHT
Water
18.015g/mol
Benzyl Alcohol
108.14g/mol
PUBCHEM CID
Water
962
Benzyl Alcohol
244
- Reconstitution of lyophilized peptides for research
- Sterile diluent for various laboratory applications
- Use in cell culture media preparation
- Preparation of standards for analytical chemistry
- Solvent for non-aqueous compounds in experiments
Bacteriostatic Water's mechanism is based on the distinct functions of its two components:
- Sterile Water: Acts as a neutral, non-pyrogenic solvent. Its purpose is to dissolve the lyophilized powder, transforming it from a stable solid into a sterile liquid form that is suitable for parenteral (injectable) administration.
- Benzyl Alcohol (0.9%): This is the bacteriostatic agent. It does not actively kill bacteria (which would be bactericidal) but rather inhibits their reproduction and growth. It disrupts the bacterial cell membrane, preventing the synthesis of essential components needed for proliferation. This preservative action is what keeps the solution sterile for up to 28 days after the first use, allowing for the safe, repeated withdrawal of doses from a single vial.
- United States Pharmacopeia (USP). General Chapter <1> Injections and Implanted Drug Products. (This is the primary official reference defining the standards for Bacteriostatic Water for Injection).
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). (2017). ASHP guidelines on handling hazardous drugs. American journal of health-system pharmacy, 74(11), e376-e408. (Guidelines often reference the proper use of diluents like BAC water).
- Rowe, R. C., Sheskey, P. J., & Quinn, M. E. (Eds.). (2009). Handbook of pharmaceutical excipients. Pharmaceutical press. (This text details the properties and applications of excipients, including benzyl alcohol as a preservative in parenteral formulations).
