Description
Used in research as a diluent or solvent for laboratory preparations. Bacteriostatic water contains sterile water with 0.9% benzyl alcohol, which acts as a preservative to inhibit bacterial growth during storage.
Properties
Size: 3 mL
Chemical Formula: H2O + C7H8O (benzyl alcohol, 0.9%)
Synonyms: Sterile Water with Benzyl Alcohol
Molecular Mass: ~18 g/mol (water)
CAS Number: 7732-18-5 (water); 100-51-6 (benzyl alcohol)
PubChem ID: 962 (water); 244 (benzyl alcohol)
Shelf Life: ~36 months (2–8 °C | 36–46 °F)
Chemical Formula: H2O + C7H8O (benzyl alcohol, 0.9%)
Synonyms: Sterile Water with Benzyl Alcohol
Molecular Mass: ~18 g/mol (water)
CAS Number: 7732-18-5 (water); 100-51-6 (benzyl alcohol)
PubChem ID: 962 (water); 244 (benzyl alcohol)
Shelf Life: ~36 months (2–8 °C | 36–46 °F)