A8412

Bovine Serum Albumin solution

7.5% in DPBS, sterile-filtered, BioXtra, suitable for cell culture

• Synonym(s): Albumin solution from bovine serum, BSA solution
• CAS Number: 9048-46-8
• MDL number: MFCD00130384
• UNSPSC Code: 12352202
• NACRES: NA.75

Properties

• biological source: bovine
• description: low endotoxin
• sterility: sterile-filtered
• product line: BioXtra
• Assay: 7.0-8.0% protein basis (UV)
• form: liquid
• mol wt: 66.4 kDa
• purified by: cold ethanol and heatshock fractionation
• origin: USA origin
• concentration: 7.5% in DPBS
• technique(s): cell culture | mammalian: suitable
• impurities: ≤13.0 EU/mL Endotoxin level
• pH: 6.5-7.5
• foreign activity: Mycoplasma test (Negative); cell growth >50%
• shipped in: ambient
• storage temp.: 2-8°C

Description

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.

Qualified for use in cell culture applications.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Bovine serum albumin is broadly used as an additive to cell culture media, especially serum-free media (SFM). It provides a range of benefits including protection from oxidative damage and stabilization of other media components such as fatty acids and pyridoxal.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 12 - Non Combustible Liquids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves