Acetic Acid is a simple carboxylic acid that, when diluted in sterile water (commonly at 0.6% concentration), is used as a solvent and stabilizer for reconstituting peptides and proteins in laboratory research. The acidic environment helps maintain peptide stability, prevent degradation, and improve solubility, particularly for peptides that are poorly soluble in neutral solutions.
In research settings, acetic acid is often employed to prepare precise peptide solutions for in vitro and in vivo studies. Its preservative and stabilizing properties make it a valuable tool for maintaining peptide integrity and consistency across experiments.
