Bench sheet · Diluent
Working with AA (Acetic Acid) Water
Dilute acetic acid solution used to dissolve peptides that resist neutral water. A mildly acidic diluent helps dissolve basic or aggregation-prone peptides.
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What's in it
Dilute acetic acid solution used to dissolve peptides that resist neutral water.
A mildly acidic diluent helps dissolve basic or aggregation-prone peptides. Purgo's listing (10 mL) does not state the acid concentration.
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Reference values
- CAS number64-19-7
- Molecular formulaC2H4O2
- Molecular weight60.05 g/mol
- PubChem CID176
Values are for acetic acid; Purgo does not publish the dilution.
Verified 2026-11-09 against PubChem CID 176. Values we couldn't verify are left out.
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Handling and paperwork
- Ask the vendor for the acid concentration before using it in a pH-sensitive assay
- Match the CAS number on the certificate to 64-19-7.
- Check the expiry and lot on the vial; preserved water is single-lot like any reagent.
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Sourcing
FAQ
What is AA (Acetic Acid) Water?
Dilute acetic acid solution used to dissolve peptides that resist neutral water. A mildly acidic diluent helps dissolve basic or aggregation-prone peptides. Purgo's listing (10 mL) does not state the acid concentration.
What are AA (Acetic Acid) Water's CAS number and molecular weight?
CAS 64-19-7, formula C2H4O2, 60.05 g/mol, per PubChem CID 176. Values are for acetic acid; Purgo does not publish the dilution.
Where can US labs buy AA (Acetic Acid) Water?
Purgo Labs stocks it as “AA (Acetic Acid) Water”; code usapeptidevendors takes 25% off at checkout. This page also lists the best-documented second vendor from our 112-vendor directory.
Is research-grade AA (Acetic Acid) Water for human use?
No. Vendor material is sold for Research Use Only, not for human or veterinary use.