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Sigma-Aldrich

Bovine Serum Albumin solution

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

Synonym(s):

Albumin solution from bovine serum, BSA solution

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

biological source

bovine

Quality Level

200

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

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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.

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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

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