A peptide is a short chain of amino acids — the same building blocks that make up proteins. A 'research peptide' is a lab-grade version of one of these molecules, supplied for in-vitro (test-tube and cell-culture) and laboratory study only. It's a raw research material, not a supplement or medicine.

It means the product is intended strictly for laboratory and scientific research — not for human or animal consumption, injection, or any therapeutic or diagnostic use. Purchasing means confirming you're a qualified researcher handling it in a controlled setting.

No. Every product is sold for laboratory research use only and is not for human or veterinary use of any kind — not for ingestion, injection, or topical use. Please handle and store everything accordingly.

We sell exclusively to qualified researchers and laboratories for in-vitro and laboratory research. All buyers must confirm researcher status and be at least 21 years of age. Our products are not for human or veterinary use of any kind.

Yes. Our products are frequently tested by an outside lab to maintain purity standards. Certificates of analysis are posted in the COA Library as they come in.

A COA is the lab report for a specific batch. It documents what an independent lab found when they tested that batch — most importantly its identity (that it's the right compound) and its purity. It's how you verify a vial matches its label instead of taking our word for it.

It means that, by analysis, at least 99% of the material in the vial is the intended compound, with under 1% residues left over from synthesis. Higher purity means fewer unknown variables in your research data.

The compounds are lyophilized (freeze-dried) into a stable powder. In powder form they stay stable far longer and survive shipping without refrigeration. They're prepared into solution in the lab only when needed for a study.

Reconstitution is the lab step of dissolving the freeze-dried powder into a liquid so it can be measured and used in research. Bacteriostatic (BAC) water is sterile water with a small amount of benzyl alcohol that inhibits bacterial growth, which is why it's commonly used as the diluent in laboratory work.

Lyophilized vials are best kept at −20°C, protected from light, and are stable up to 24 months. Once reconstituted for lab work, keep solutions at 2–8°C, use within about 4 weeks, and avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.

The number is the amount of active compound in the vial, in milligrams. Different quantities suit different research scales — a smaller vial for short protocols, a larger one for extended or repeated experiments.

The CAS number is a unique registry ID for a chemical, so you can cross-reference the exact compound in scientific databases. The molecular weight (and amino-acid count for peptides) helps researchers with calculations like preparing a solution at a known concentration.

A single compound is one peptide per vial. A blend combines two or more compounds in set amounts in the same vial, which some researchers prefer when a protocol calls for studying them together. Each blend lists exactly what it contains on its product page.

Orders ship Monday through Friday in discreet, protective packaging. Shipment protection is included on every order.

Unopened products in original packaging can be returned within 30 days. If a shipment arrives damaged, shipment protection covers a free replacement — just send us your order number and a photo.