Bovine Serum Albumin, BSA (5%, TBST)
CAT#: IBB-189
- Useful in cell culture, biochemistry, and molecular biology techniques
- Maintains protein integrity while regulating pH and osmotic pressure
- Ready-to-use solution tested for pH
Available sizes:
Product Description
The 5% Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA) Buffer is used in laboratory settings to stabilize enzymes during reactions, enhance signals in immunoassays through non-specific binding, and as a protein standard. BSA is used as a diluent of primary and secondary antibodies for immunoassays and as a blocking agent. This product is buffered with Tris Buffered Saline - Tween.
Specifications
| Method: | Filtered through 0.22-micron filter. |
|---|---|
| Storage: | -20°C |
| Synonym: | BSA |
| pH: | 7.40 ± 0.20 |
| QC Testing: | Appearance, pH |
| Notes: | Avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store in small aliquots. |
| Component Name | CAS | Molecular Weight | Concentration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bovine Serum Albumin | 9048-46-8 | 68 kDa | 5% |
| Tris-Base / Tris-HCl | 77-86-1 / 1185-53-1 | 121.14 / 157.60 | 25 mM |
| Sodium Chloride | 7647-14-5 | 58.44 | 137 mM |
| Potassium Chloride | 7447-40-7 | 74.55 | 2.7 mM |
| Tween-20 | 9005-64-5 | ~1228 | 0.05% |
| Water | 7732-18-5 | 18.02 | Rest |