A9576

Bovine Serum Albumin solution

30% 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
• NACRES: NA.75

Properties

• biological source: bovine
• Quality Level: 500
• sterility: sterile-filtered
• product line: BioXtra
• form: liquid
• concentration: in phosphate buffer (DPBS)
• technique(s): cell culture | mammalian: suitable
• impurities: endotoxin, tested
• pH: 6.5-7.5
• 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

BSA 30% solution is a convenient form for direct supplementation of serum-free media. 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.

Preparation Note

Prepared from A9647 in DPBS (D5652).

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 12 - Non Combustible Liquids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable