Benzyl alcohol bacteriostasis
Benzyl alcohol at 0.9% disrupts microbial membrane integrity, inhibiting growth in multi-entry vials.
- Membrane disruption
- Multi-entry protection
- Non-sterilizing preservative

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Bacteriostatic water is sterile water containing 0.9% benzyl alcohol as a bacteriostatic preservative. It is used in laboratory settings as a diluent for reconstituting lyophilized peptide reference materials, where the preservative limits microbial growth across repeated vial entries.
Sterile diluent, 0.9% benzyl alcohol preserved
The pathways Bacteriostatic Water acts on — and what each one does. Signalling pathways studied in preclinical models · illustrative.
Benzyl alcohol at 0.9% disrupts microbial membrane integrity, inhibiting growth in multi-entry vials.
Used to solubilize lyophilized peptide reference material prior to in-vitro assay work.
The main areas Bacteriostatic Water is being studied for — and the study-reported figures behind them.
Standard diluent for returning lyophilized peptides to solution for benchtop research.
USP Monograph
Preserved formulation studied for repeated vial access without microbial proliferation.
J Pharm Sci
Representative figures from published research. Bars fill as you scroll.
Figures are representative of published research findings and shown for reference.
Every batch of Bacteriostatic Water is sent to an accredited independent laboratory before it ships. Here is what we screen for.
| Compound | Bacteriostatic Water for Injection |
|---|---|
| Composition | Sterile water, 0.9% benzyl alcohol |
| Molecular formula | H2O |
| CAS number | 7732-18-5 |
| pH | 5.0 – 7.0 |
| Vial size | 10mL |
| Physical form | Clear, colorless solution |
| Storage | 15–30 °C, room temperature |
| Multi-entry | Preserved for repeated withdrawals |
| Intended use | Laboratory research only — not for human consumption |
In a laboratory context it is used as a diluent to reconstitute lyophilized peptide reference materials. The 0.9% benzyl alcohol limits microbial growth when a vial is entered more than once.
Store at controlled room temperature, 15–30 °C, away from direct light. Do not freeze.
No. This product is supplied strictly for in-vitro and laboratory research. It is not a drug, supplement, or food, and it is not intended for human or animal consumption.
Yes. Independent third-party laboratories verify sterility and preservative content on each production lot, and the signed report is archived by lot number.
Independent published research indexed from PubMed and peer-reviewed journals — not Zorva Lab claims.
For Research Use Only.
Not for human or veterinary use. For in-vitro laboratory research only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA; this product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Sold exclusively to qualified researchers and institutions.
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