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A7979

Sigma-Aldrich

Bovine Serum Albumin solution

35% in DPBS, sterile-filtered, BioXtra, suitable for cell culture

Synonym(s):

Albumin solution from bovine serum, BSA solution

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About This Item

CAS Number:
9048-46-8
MDL number:
MFCD00130384
UNSPSC Code:
12352202
NACRES:
NA.75

biological source

bovine

Quality Level

400

description

endotoxin tested

sterility

sterile-filtered

product line

BioXtra

Assay

33-37% total protein basis (UV)

form

liquid

origin

USA origin

concentration

35% in DPBS

technique(s)

blocking: suitable
cell culture | mammalian: suitable

impurities

≤1000 EU/mL Endotoxin level

pH

6.5-7.5

foreign activity

Mycoplasma Test by Barile On raw material, none detected

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

2-8°C

General description

BSA is a single polypeptide chain consisting of about 583 amino acid residues and no carbohydrates. At pH 5-7 it contains 17 intrachain disulfide bridges and 1 sulfhydryl group.

Application

Select the right albumin for your application with the Albumin Selection Guide.
Bovine serum albumin is broadly used as an additive to cell culture media, especially serum-free media. It provides a range of benefits including protection from oxidative damage and stabilization of other media components such as fatty acids and pyridoxal.

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Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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