Description
Bacteriostatic Water 10ml — Laboratory-Grade Aqueous Diluent with Benzyl Alcohol Preservative
Bacteriostatic Water 10ml is a laboratory-grade aqueous preparation containing water and 0.9% benzyl alcohol (w/v) as a bacteriostatic preservative. Each vial contains 10ml of the preparation. Batch-specific documentation is available through the Core Research CoA Portal.
Bacteriostatic water is distinct from sterile water for injection (which contains no preservative) and from normal saline (0.9% NaCl). The benzyl alcohol preservative inhibits bacterial growth in the vial, allowing multiple-use access without immediate microbial contamination. Researchers should be aware that benzyl alcohol can interfere with certain cell-based assay systems — particularly those involving primary neurons, neonatal cells, or benzyl alcohol-sensitive cell lines — and should verify compatibility with their specific assay system before use.
Product Specification
| Attribute | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Composition | Water + 0.9% benzyl alcohol (w/v) | Bacteriostatic preservative; inhibits bacterial growth in multi-use vials |
| Fill Volume | 10ml | Multi-use vial |
| pH | 4.5–7.0 (typical for benzyl alcohol preparations) | Verify against batch documentation |
| Intended Use | Laboratory research diluent | Not for human or veterinary administration; not for injection or clinical use |
| Benzyl Alcohol Compatibility | Verify for cell-based assay systems | Benzyl alcohol may interfere with benzyl alcohol-sensitive cell lines; verify compatibility before use |
| Storage | Room temperature; protect from light | Verify against batch documentation |
Batch Documentation
Batch documentation for Bacteriostatic Water 10ml is available via the Core Research CoA Portal. For further information on laboratory accessories, refer to the Laboratory Accessories Catalogue.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can bacteriostatic water be used with all research peptides?
Benzyl alcohol compatibility varies by compound and assay system. Researchers should verify the compatibility of benzyl alcohol with their specific research compound and assay system before use. Refer to the Solvent Selection & Buffer Compatibility Guide for further guidance on solvent selection.
Where can I access the batch documentation?
Batch documentation is available via the Core Research CoA Portal.
Research Use Only. Bacteriostatic Water 10ml is supplied by Core Research exclusively for laboratory research use. Not for human or veterinary administration. Not for injection or clinical use.
Research context
The published literature on this material is summarised in the laboratory guides linked below. This record describes the material as supplied: identity, format, analytics, storage and documentation. It does not describe effects, and none should be inferred from the catalogue category.
For Research Use Only
Bacteriostatic Water is supplied exclusively for laboratory research use. Not for human or veterinary administration. Not for injection or clinical use.
