Research reference
BAC WATER
Bacteriostatic water is sterile water containing 0.9% benzyl alcohol as a preservative. It is supplied in sealed 3 ml vials for use as a diluent in laboratory reconstitution.
Molecular information
Type
Sterile diluent
Form
Sterile solution
Vial sizes
3 ml
Classification
Laboratory supply
Research overview
The benzyl alcohol in bacteriostatic water suppresses bacterial growth, so a vial can be accessed more than once over a period of time, unlike single-use sterile water. It is commonly used in laboratories to reconstitute lyophilised peptides before analysis.
Common research focus areas
Laboratory research use only
This product is supplied strictly for laboratory research use. It is not a medicine, food, cosmetic, or dietary supplement, and is not for human or animal consumption. Any use outside a documented laboratory research protocol is prohibited.
Handling
For laboratory use, reconstitute with a sterile diluent appropriate to the research protocol, introducing the diluent slowly against the vial wall to minimise peptide degradation. Do not shake.
Evidence status
Bacteriostatic water is a standard laboratory diluent. Benzyl alcohol is not compatible with every compound or application, so researchers should confirm suitability before use. For laboratory research use only.
