Mixing Water 10ml

£5.90

Mixing Water is sterile water containing a low concentration of benzyl alcohol, used in laboratory research to reconstitute and dilute lyophilised materials and compounds.

OP Labs formerly Oxford Peptides
Batch manufactured to specification
CAS Number: 7732-18-5 / 100-51-6
Molecular Formula: H₂O + C₇H₈O

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OP Labs formerly Oxford Peptides
Batch manufactured to specification
Store at controlled room temperature unless otherwise specified
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Mixing Water

Name: Mixing Water 10ml
SKU: 604565855763
Price: 5.90 GBP
Availability: InStock

Synonyms / Designations: Sterile Water with Benzyl Alcohol
CAS Number: 7732-18-5 (water) 100-51-6 (benzyl alcohol component)
Molecular Formula: H2O (with 0.9% benzyl alcohol, w/v)
Molar Mass 18.02 g/mol (water)
Composition: Sterile water containing 0.9% benzyl alcohol as a preservative
Product Classification Sterile aqueous diluent
Purity: Manufactured to specification
Appearance: Clear, colourless, sterile solution
Pack Size: 10 mL
Storage: Store in a cool, dark place.
Solubility: Fully miscible with water and aqueous buffers

Description & Mechanism

Mixing Water is a sterile aqueous solution containing a low concentration of benzyl alcohol as a preservative. It is used in laboratory and formulation research as a diluent for the reconstitution and dilution of research compounds under controlled experimental conditions.

In biochemical and cellular research systems, Mixing Water is employed to evaluate compound solubility, stability following reconstitution, and short-term storage behaviour. The benzyl alcohol inhibits microbial growth by disrupting microbial cell membranes, reducing contamination risk.

Applications in Research

As a standard diluent for peptide and protein reconstitution
Investigation of peptide and biologic stability following reconstitution
Formulation testing and solvent compatibility studies

Specifications Summary

Purity: Manufactured to specification
Appearance: Clear, colourless sterile solution
Solvent Type: Sterile aqueous diluent
Preservative: Benzyl alcohol 0.9% (w/v)
Solubility: Fully miscible with water and aqueous buffers
Storage: Controlled room temperature
Pack Size: 10 ml

Handling, Use & Stability

Use aseptic technique when accessing vial contents
Avoid contact with non-sterile surfaces
Do not use if solution becomes cloudy or discoloured
Keep vial sealed until use
Avoid exposure to excessive heat or prolonged light
Do not freeze

Precautions & Notes

Not all peptides or biologics are compatible with benzyl alcohol; compatibility should be assessed experimentally
Buffer composition, compound sensitivity, and storage duration may influence stability
Not for human or veterinary use
Intended strictly for laboratory research use

References

European Pharmacopoeia. Sterile Water and preserved preparations monographs.
https://www.edqm.eu/en/european-pharmacopoeia

Rowe R.C., Sheskey P.J., Quinn M.E. Handbook of Pharmaceutical Excipients. Pharmaceutical Press.
https://www.pharmpress.com/product/9780857110275/handbook-of-pharmaceutical-excipients

Keywords: Mixing Water, Sterile Water, Benzyl Alcohol Solution, Research Diluent, Peptide Reconstitution, Laboratory Solvent