Research use only. Not for human or veterinary consumption. 18+.

Glossary

The terms that appear across this catalogue, defined once.

Supply and handling

LyophilisedFreeze-dried under vacuum. The standard form for peptide supply, because dry peptide is far more stable than peptide in solution.
KitTen vials of the same compound and strength, which is how our supplier packs and prices them.
Bacteriostatic waterWater for injection with 0.9%% benzyl alcohol as a preservative.
ReconstitutionTaking a lyophilised powder into solution.
AliquotA measured portion of a solution, separated so the rest is not repeatedly disturbed.

CAS numberA registry identifier for a specific substance, assigned by the Chemical Abstracts Service.
InChIKeyA fixed-length hash of a structure, used to match the same molecule between databases.
Molar massThe mass of one mole. For a salt it depends on the counter-ion, which is why we state which form a figure refers to.
INCI nameThe standard ingredient name used on cosmetic labelling.
IUInternational unit. A measure of biological activity, not of mass, and not convertible to mass without a potency figure.

ResidueOne amino acid within a peptide chain.
FragmentPart of a larger natural peptide or protein. A fragment is not the parent molecule, however the two are marketed.
AnalogueA modified version of a natural molecule, usually altered to resist breakdown or change receptor selectivity.
AcylationAttaching a fatty acid chain so the molecule binds albumin in circulation, which extends its half-life.
Retro-inversoA peptide with the sequence reversed and built from D-amino acids, which makes it resistant to proteases.
DACDrug affinity complex. A group that bonds covalently to albumin, taking a half-life from minutes to days.

Importer of recordThe party responsible to customs for an import. On our orders, that is you.
Volume tierA discount band set by the total kits in an order, counted across every compound. The ladder.
Certificate of analysisA laboratory report on a specific lot. How to read one.