Merck, S2002-2KG, Sodium azide

Sodium Azide (NaN3) is a potent inhibitor – a water-soluble crystalline powder that′s odorless. Widely recognized for its versatile applications, it plays a pivotal role across molecular biology, cell culture, and biochemical research. Sodium azide is commonly used as a bacteriostatic preservative in aqueous laboratory reagents and biological fluids. It is also a metabolic inhibitor, which inhibits oxidative phosphorylation. In cell culture, it maintains the integrity of your cell lines by preventing microbial contamination. Its application extends to molecular biology, where it aids in preserving nucleic acids for downstream analysis, ensuring the fidelity of your results.