5M Sodium Chloride – NaCl, 1L

Description

Synonyms: Salt, Halite
Formula: NaCl

5M sodium chloride (NaCl) AR (Analytical Reagent) grade is a high-purity, concentrated salt solution used for precise laboratory research, analytical testing, and biochemical applications.

Common laboratory use

• Buffer Preparation: Used to prepare, adjust, and dilute salt solutions, washes, and running buffers for molecular biology and analytical workflows.
• Adjusting Ionic Strength: Helps set defined osmotic pressure and ionic conditions required during nucleic acid (DNA/RNA) and protein procedures.
• Nucleic Acid Precipitation: Acts as a concentrated reagent to help precipitate DNA or RNA when combined with alcohols like ethanol or isopropanol.
• Microbial Culture Media: Used to supplement growth media to maintain proper osmotic balance for growing specific microorganisms like E. coli.