What is Reconstitution Solution?

Reconstitution Solution is a high-purity, sterile aqueous solvent formulated specifically for dissolving and preserving lyophilized laboratory research materials, synthetic peptides, and protein reference standards. Composed of purified, pyrogen-free water combined with 0.9% (9 mg/mL) USP-grade benzyl alcohol (C₇H₈O), Reconstitution Solution serves as an essential vehicle for benchtop assay preparations.

Batch-verified for strict sterility and analytical quality at Modern Aminos, Reconstitution Solution is supplied in two convenient laboratory formats:

10ML aqueous solution in a 10R vial
30ML aqueous solution in a 30R vial

Laboratories conducting multi-reagent sampling, high-throughput screening, and peptide solubility testing utilize Reconstitution Solution to reconstitute reference compounds across the site.

Chemical and Molecular Data

Compound Name	Reconstitution Solution (Bacteriostatic Water Equivalent)
Quantity / Formats Offered	10ML Aqueous Solution (10R Vial) \| 30ML Aqueous Solution (30R Vial)
Active Composition	Purified Water (H₂O) with 0.9% Benzyl Alcohol (C₇H₈O) Preservative
Synonyms / Alt Names	Bacteriostatic Water for Research, Reconstitution Solvent, 0.9% Benzyl Alcohol Solvent
CAS Numbers	100-51-6 (Benzyl Alcohol) \| 7732-18-5 (Sterile Water)
Chemical Formula	C₇H₈O (Preservative) + H₂O (Vehicle Solvent)
Molecular Weight	108.14 g/mol (Benzyl Alcohol) \| 18.015 g/mol (Water)
IUPAC Name	phenylmethanol (Benzyl Alcohol) in oxidane (Water)
InChIKey	WVDDGKGOMKODPV-UHFFFAOYSA-N (Benzyl Alcohol)
SMILES Code	`C1=CC=C(C=C1)CO.O`

What are the Mechanisms of Action?

The biochemical properties and functional characteristics of Reconstitution Solution in laboratory research include:

Bacteriostatic Microbial Growth Inhibition: The 0.9% benzyl alcohol content acts as an effective bacteriostatic agent. It permeates bacterial cell membranes, disrupting membrane fluidity and inhibiting cell division without immediately destroying the bacterial cell wall, thereby maintaining a sterile environment in multi-use reagent vials across typical 28-day laboratory testing windows.
Peptide Solubilization & Conformational Integrity: Purified water provides an ideal polar aqueous environment for breaking intermolecular bonds in lyophilized peptide cakes. Reconstitution Solution dissolves solid peptides into clear liquid solutions without altering primary amino acid sequences, secondary folding structures, or receptor binding affinities.
pH Stabilization & Pyrogen-Free Matrix: Manufactured under controlled laboratory conditions, Reconstitution Solution is free from endotoxins, pyrogens, and divalent metal ions that could otherwise induce premature peptide degradation, enzymatic cleavage, or precipitation during cell culture assays.

What do Preclinical & Academic Studies Show for Reconstitution Solvents?

When evaluating research efficacy and published scientific literature for Reconstitution Solution and Bacteriostatic Preservatives:

Preservative Efficacy & Bacteriostatic Kinetics (PubMed): Peer-reviewed monographs cataloged on PubMed (PMID: 3180231) demonstrate that 0.9% benzyl alcohol concentrations effectively suppress Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial proliferation in multi-entry laboratory containers without causing chemical degradation of dissolved peptide solutes.
Peptide Reconstitution & Solubilization Stability (PMC): Comprehensive methodology studies archived in PMC (PMC6073405) document that bacteriostatic reconstitution vehicles maintain liquid peptide stability and prevent aggregation significantly better than plain unpreserved water when vials undergo repeated sampling.
Chemical Profiling & Identification (PubChem): Official chemical characterization maintained on PubChem verifies the molecular mass, solubility profiles, and antimicrobial spectra of benzyl alcohol (CAS 100-51-6) in aqueous media.

How does Reconstitution Solution compare to other compounds?

To evaluate solvent choices, microbial preservation, and reagent stability, researchers compare Reconstitution Solution against alternative laboratory water formats available at Modern Aminos:

Reconstitution Solution vs. Bacteriostatic Water

In laboratory research settings, Reconstitution Solution and Bacteriostatic Water are functionally and chemically identical. Both solvents consist of purified, pyrogen-free water containing 0.9% (9 mg/mL) benzyl alcohol as a bacteriostatic preservative. The primary difference lies in naming conventions: while “Bacteriostatic Water” is a generic clinical descriptor, “Reconstitution Solution” refers specifically to the analytical-grade solvent formulation packaged for reconstituting lyophilized research peptides and laboratory reference materials. Both products prevent microbial contamination in multi-use vials and maintain identical peptide solubilization parameters.

Solvent / Reference	Chemical Composition	Preservative Presence	Primary Research Utility
Reconstitution Solution	Sterile Water + 0.9% Benzyl Alcohol	Yes (Bacteriostatic Preservative Included)	Specifically formulated for dissolving lyophilized research peptides and preserving multi-entry liquid reagent vials
Bacteriostatic Water	Sterile Water + 0.9% Benzyl Alcohol	Yes (Bacteriostatic Preservative Included)	Standard laboratory term for 0.9% benzyl alcohol aqueous vehicle; identical in function to Reconstitution Solution
SWI (USP)	100% Purified Single-Use Water	No (Preservative-Free)	Single-use solubilization solvent; lacks bacteriostatic agents, leading to rapid bacterial growth if open vial is reused
Deionized / HPLC Grade Water	Ultra-Pure Purified H₂O	No (Preservative-Free)	Analytical HPLC/LC-MS mobile phase solvent; non-sterile unsealed bulk containers unsuited for multi-use storage

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Is Modern Aminos a reliable place to buy Reconstitution Solution?

Yes, Modern Aminos is a highly trusted supplier of high-purity research chemicals and laboratory solvent vehicles. Every batch of Reconstitution Solution undergoes strict analytical testing to verify exact 0.9% benzyl alcohol concentration, complete sterility, pyrogen-free purity, and absence of heavy metals or particulate matter.

2. What is reconstitution solution?

Reconstitution solution is a sterile, pyrogen-free liquid solvent containing 0.9% benzyl alcohol dissolved in purified water. It is designed specifically to dissolve lyophilized (freeze-dried) research compounds and peptides into stable liquid solutions while inhibiting bacterial growth during extended laboratory storage.

3. How does Reconstitution Solution compare to standard Bacteriostatic Water?

Reconstitution Solution and Bacteriostatic Water are chemically identical for laboratory purposes. Both contain 0.9% benzyl alcohol in sterile water to prevent microbial growth. Modern Aminos labels this solvent as Reconstitution Solution to clearly denote its intended laboratory role in reconstituting research peptides.

4. Why is 0.9% benzyl alcohol included in laboratory Reconstitution Solution?

Benzyl alcohol serves as a bacteriostatic preservative. When a laboratory reagent vial is sampled multiple times, ambient microorganisms can enter the container. The 0.9% benzyl alcohol concentration prevents bacterial replication, allowing liquid reconstituted reagents to remain stable for up to 28 days under refrigeration.

5. What is the difference between Reconstitution Solution and single-use Sterile Water?

Single-use sterile water contains no preservative. Once opened or entered with a laboratory instrument, any reconstituted solution made with plain sterile water must be used immediately or discarded, as bacteria can quickly proliferate. Reconstitution Solution contains 0.9% benzyl alcohol, allowing repeated multi-use sampling.

6. How should lyophilized research compounds be reconstituted using this solution?

In a controlled laboratory environment, draw the calculated volume of Reconstitution Solution using a sterile laboratory transfer instrument and slowly introduce it down the inside glass wall of the lyophilized compound vial. Allow the liquid to absorb into the compound powder and gently swirl until fully dissolved; avoid vigorous shaking to protect compound tertiary structure.

7. What sizes and vial formats are available for Reconstitution Solution at Modern Aminos?

Modern Aminos offers Reconstitution Solution in two standardized vial sizes: a 10ML aqueous solution in a 10R vial and a 30ML aqueous solution in a 30R vial. Both sizes feature sealed rubber stoppers and flip-off caps to preserve solution sterility.

8. What are the proper storage and handling parameters for Reconstitution Solution?

Unopened vials of Reconstitution Solution should be stored at controlled room temperature (15°C to 25°C) protected from direct sunlight. Once lyophilized research compound is reconstituted, the combined liquid solution should be stored refrigerated (2°C to 8°C) and used within designated laboratory testing windows.

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Reconstitution Solution (COA Verified)

Reconstitution Solution (COA Verified)