ZaraB_AL said:Community-verified vendors for certificates of analysis: I maintain a spreadsheet of Janoshik-verified test results submitted by community members.
Same experience, arrived at from the opposite direction. Nothing to add that would improve it.
ZaraB_AL said:Community-verified vendors for certificates of analysis: I maintain a spreadsheet of Janoshik-verified test results submitted by community members.
My HPLC chromatogram analysis for certificates of analysis — I sent my batch to Janoshik and here's what the results showed:
Main peak retention time: 16.6 minutes (consistent with semaglutide reference standard)
Peak purity: 99.5%
Related substances: 0.6% (single impurity at 10.1 minutes — likely a synthesis intermediate)
Mass spec: m/z 4113.5 (matches expected molecular weight)
This is a clean result. The mass spec confirmation is particularly important — it proves the molecule is actually semaglutide and not a substitution.
ZaraB_AL said:Community-verified vendors for certificates of analysis: I maintain a spreadsheet of Janoshik-verified test results submitted by community members.
I tested my certificates of analysis batch through Janoshik — 97.6% purity. That's within acceptable range for compounded peptides. Turnaround was 8 business days.
The test costs ~$123 but gives you actual HPLC chromatography data plus mass spec confirmation. For the peace of mind alone, it's worth every penny. I test every new batch from a new vendor.
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PeptideChemSF said:I tested my certificates of analysis batch through Janoshik — 97.6% purity.
COA red flags for certificates of analysis — here's what to look for when reviewing a Certificate of Analysis:
- No HPLC data: If there's no chromatography graph, it's not a real COA
- Exact 100% purity: Suspicious — real testing always shows slight variation
- No batch number: Can't trace back to specific production
- No endotoxin testing: For injectables, this is essential
- Template looks like it was made in Word: Professional labs have standardized formats
I have seen fake COAs that are literally photoshopped. Always verify independently if possible.