Scientific product profile

BAC Water: mechanism of action and potential benefits

Bacteriostatic water is sterile water containing 0.9% benzyl alcohol as an antimicrobial preservative. It is a diluent rather than a peptide and is formulated to limit microbial growth after a container is first accessed.

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Mechanism of action

Benzyl alcohol disrupts microbial cell membranes and interferes with essential cellular processes, slowing the growth of susceptible bacteria. The water itself provides a sterile solvent, while the preservative distinguishes it from preservative-free sterile water.

Potential benefits

  • Provides a sterile diluent
  • Helps suppress microbial growth in a multidose container
  • Supports solution preparation where a compatible preserved diluent is specified
  • Reduces contamination risk compared with unpreserved water after first access

Evidence context: Compatibility, storage, and handling depend on the substance being diluted and the relevant professional instructions.

Product data and verification

DEU Peptides connects the BAC Water catalog entry with identity, purity, storage, and batch data. A registered QR code can confirm the product name, concentration, batch ID, vial ID, and date fields.

Product
BAC Water
CAS
8054-84-6
Category
Ancillary
Purity
Sterile
Storage
Room temperature
Concentrations
3mL
FAQ

Product questions

How does BAC Water work?

Benzyl alcohol disrupts microbial cell membranes and interferes with essential cellular processes, slowing the growth of susceptible bacteria. The water itself provides a sterile solvent, while the preservative distinguishes it from preservative-free sterile water.

What potential benefits are associated with BAC Water?

Provides a sterile diluent; Helps suppress microbial growth in a multidose container; Supports solution preparation where a compatible preserved diluent is specified; Reduces contamination risk compared with unpreserved water after first access.

How strong is the evidence for BAC Water?

Compatibility, storage, and handling depend on the substance being diluted and the relevant professional instructions.

This scientific overview is general information and does not replace individualized medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.