BAC Water

Bacteriostatic Water (Bac Water) for Injection (Research Use Only)

Chemical Description:
Bacteriostatic Water is a sterile, non-pyrogenic water containing 0.9% benzyl alcohol as a bacteriostatic preservative. The benzyl alcohol inhibits microbial growth, allowing the vial to be used multiple times under aseptic conditions without contamination.

CAS Numbers:

• Water: 7732-18-5

• Benzyl Alcohol: 100-51-6

Molecular Formulas:

• Water (H2O): H₂O

• Benzyl Alcohol: C₇H₈O

Molecular Weights:

• Water: 18.015 g/mol

• Benzyl Alcohol: 108.14 g/mol

Appearance:
Clear, colorless, odorless sterile liquid solution.

Storage and Handling:

• Store at controlled room temperature (20–25°C).

• Multi-use vial suitable for multiple withdrawals under sterile conditions.

Common Uses in Research:

• Reconstitution of lyophilized peptides and powders.

• Provides antimicrobial preservation for multi-use applications.

• Maintains pH stability for peptide solutions and reduces microbial contamination risk.

Notes:

• Not suitable for large volume applications requiring preservative-free solutions.

• Essential for maintaining peptide integrity during reconstitution.

• Must be used according to best lab practices to avoid contamination.