Thermo Scientific Chemicals Albumine Bovine/Fraction V, for Biochemistry, pH 7.0

Description

Albumin, bovine serum (BSA), CAS # 9048-46-8, is a small, stable biomolecule derived from bovine blood with wide applications in biochemistry, immunochemistry, pharmacokinetics, and cell culture studies.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

General description

• Albumin, bovine serum (BSA) is available as a protease-free, lyophilized powder that may be stably stored at 2-8°c
• It is comprised of 583 amino acid residues, and has a molecular weight of 66.5 kDa

Applications

• BSA is used as a protein standard in quantification assays, such as the Bradford protein assay
• It is used to stabilize enzymes in restriction digestions in molecular biology experiments
• It is a blocking agent in immunoblots thus increasing signal to noise ratios by quenching non-specific immunochemical reactions
• BSA is a nutritive agent and used as a supplement in cell and microbial culture media

Specifications

• Color: Beige-Yellow
• Assay Percent Range: 96.0% to 100.0% (protein [F:6.22]) on dry substance; 98% to 100% (Albumin, 7% solution [by cellulose acetate electrophoresis])
• Packaging: Glass bottle
• Quantity: 10 g
• Physical Form: Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: Albumine Bovine/Fraction V

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber

305-179-1

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only