Bacteriostatic Water
Sterile water with 0.9% benzyl alcohol, a laboratory reconstitution solvent for lyophilized research materials.
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What research has studied about Bacteriostatic Water
Bacteriostatic water is sterile water containing 0.9% benzyl alcohol as a bacteriostatic preservative. In the laboratory it is used to reconstitute lyophilized (freeze-dried) research peptides into solution so they can be accurately measured for in-vitro work.
The benzyl alcohol preservative inhibits bacterial growth, which allows a vial to be accessed multiple times over a working period. Bacteriostatic water has no biological activity of its own — it is a solvent and handling supply.
Specifications
| Compound | Bacteriostatic Water |
| Available sizes | 10 ml |
| Form | Sterile solution |
| Purity | n/a (solvent) |
| Storage | Room temperature, away from light |
| Intended use | Laboratory and research use only |
Frequently asked questions
What is bacteriostatic water used for?
In the lab it is a reconstitution solvent: it dissolves lyophilized research peptides into solution for accurate measurement. It is a handling supply with no biological activity of its own.
Why does it contain benzyl alcohol?
The 0.9% benzyl alcohol is a bacteriostatic preservative that inhibits bacterial growth, allowing a vial to be accessed multiple times during a working period.
Is it intended for human use?
No. It is supplied as a laboratory research supply, not for human consumption or clinical use.