Sodium chloride is a commonly used chemical which is found widely in nature. It is considered to be an essential nutrient. Excess amounts of sodium chloride can destroy electrolyte balance and cause death in most animals, including humans.
Sodium chloride is used in a wide variety of biochemical applications, including intravenous fluids (normal saline is 0.9% w/v in water), density gradients, a diluent to increase ionic strength in buffers or culture media and in salt-out procedures in the isolation of DNA. It has also been used in high concentrations for preservation of foods since bacteria cannot grow in high salt conditions. Sodium chloride is widely used in protein crystallization.
Grade: Cell culture reagent
Purity: ≥99.5%
Key Applications: Diluent, Protein crystallization, Isolation of DNA, Preservative
Application Areas: Molecular biology
Product Type: Inorganics
Chemical Class: Salts
Density: 2.17 g/cm3 at 20°C(lit.)
Boiling Point: 1461°C at 1013 hPa(lit.)
Melting Point: 801°C(lit.)
Vapor Pressure: 1 mm Hg at 865°C(lit.)
Presentation: White Powder
Format: Powder
pH: 5.0 - 9.0 (5% aqueous solution)
Solubility: Soluble in water (357 mg/mL at 25°C; 384 mg/mL at 100°C), glycerol (100 mg/mL); very slightly soluble in ethanol. Almost insoluble in concentrated HCl.
Storage & Handling: Store at Room Temperature (15-30°C)