Research monograph
Benzyl Alcohol 0.9% (3mg–10mg)
Description & mechanism
This preparation is bacteriostatic water containing 0.9% benzyl alcohol as a preservative, supplied as a multi-use laboratory diluent. It is used to reconstitute lyophilized reagents where a preservative is acceptable.
Applications in research
- Multi-use reconstitution of lyophilized peptides and proteins
- Preparation of reagent stock solutions
- General laboratory dilution
Specifications
CAS number100-51-6
Composition0.9% benzyl alcohol in sterile water (bacteriostatic)
FormSterile aqueous solution
Storage15–25 °C (room temperature), protected from light
Handling, reconstitution & storage
Use under aseptic technique as appropriate. Avoid contamination of multi-use containers; discard if the solution becomes cloudy. Do not re-sterilise by heat.
Precautions & notes
For laboratory use. Handle using appropriate PPE and consult the safety data sheet.
This product is furnished for in-vitro research and laboratory use only. Bodily introduction of any kind into humans or animals is strictly forbidden.