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Bacteriostatic Water
Definition
Bacteriostatic water is a sterile aqueous solution containing a small amount of benzyl alcohol used in laboratory environments to inhibit bacterial growth in multi-entry vials. In research settings, it is commonly used to dissolve or dilute compounds prior to controlled experimental procedures.
Chemical Structure
Bacteriostatic water is not a peptide. It consists of sterile water with 0.9% benzyl alcohol, which acts as a preservative to reduce microbial contamination during repeated access.
FAQs
1. What is bacteriostatic water used for in research?
It is used to dissolve or dilute research compounds under sterile laboratory conditions.
2. Why does bacteriostatic water contain benzyl alcohol?
Benzyl alcohol inhibits bacterial growth in multi-use vials.
3. Is bacteriostatic water injectable?
ChRIS Peptides sells bacteriostatic water for research use only, not for administration.
4. Is bacteriostatic water FDA approved?
Products from ChRIS Peptides are not FDA evaluated and are intended for research use only.
5. Why is bacteriostatic water preferred over sterile water in some studies?
Its preservative allows repeated vial access during experiments.
6. Does bacteriostatic water affect peptide stability?
Researchers choose solvents based on experimental compatibility and compound sensitivity.
7. Is bacteriostatic water sterile?
Yes, it is prepared under sterile laboratory conditions.
8. Does ChRIS Peptides provide preparation instructions?
No. Usage protocols are not provided.
9. Can bacteriostatic water be stored long term?
Storage depends on laboratory standards and environmental conditions.
10. Is bacteriostatic water a drug?
No. It is a laboratory reagent, not a pharmaceutical product.
