Bacteriostatic Water 10ML

Molecular Formulas of Each Component

• Water: H₂O

• Benzyl Alcohol (preservative): C₇H₈O

Bacteriostatic water is sterile, non‑pyrogenic water with 0.9% benzyl alcohol added as a preservative. This preservative inhibits bacterial growth, making the solution suitable for multi‑dose use after opening.

Laboratories use bacteriostatic water for:

• Reconstituting lyophilised compounds — peptides, proteins, and other freeze‑dried materials

• Dilution of research substances — ensuring accurate concentrations

• Multi‑withdrawal vial use — unlike sterile water, which must be discarded after one use

• Maintaining sterility during repeated access — benzyl alcohol suppresses microbial growth

These uses are highlighted in research guides and lab‑protocol sources.