Description
Bacteriostatic water is sterile water containing 0.9% benzyl alcohol — the standard diluent for reconstituting lyophilized research peptides and other research compounds in the laboratory. The benzyl alcohol is a bacteriostatic preservative, supplied here in a 10 mL multi-use vial for routine laboratory reconstitution.
Bacteriostatic Water Specifications
- Composition: Sterile water with 0.9% (9 mg/mL) benzyl alcohol
- Volume: 10 mL multi-use vial
- Function: Diluent for reconstituting lyophilized peptides and other research compounds
- Appearance: Clear, colorless solution
- Storage: Store at room temperature; once entered, use within 28 days per standard laboratory practice
Why bacteriostatic water is used for reconstitution
Because the benzyl alcohol suppresses bacterial growth, bacteriostatic water is preferred over plain sterile water whenever a reconstituted research solution will be sampled more than once. This makes it the routine choice for laboratory reconstitution of lyophilized research peptides supplied in multi-use vials.



