sarah_TO said:

Agreed, and mass spec answers a question purity does not: identity.

Saving this. It is the first explanation that did not require me to already understand it. I will report back once I have actually tried it.

SleepDoc_PDX said:

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:…

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.

mike_mod said:

I have a certificate reporting 99.2% purity and 6.1mg content on a vial sold as 5mg, and I cannot work out whether those two numbers are consistent or…

Reconstituted peptide stability data for certificates of analysis: I had Janoshik test my reconstituted vial at day 1, day 14, and day 28 stored in the refrigerator.

Day 1: 99.6% purity
Day 14: 98.0% purity
Day 28: 99.2% purity

Minimal degradation over 28 days when properly refrigerated. This confirms the standard 28-day beyond-use date is appropriate. Beyond 28 days, I'd reconstitute a fresh vial to be safe.

Moderator note: leaving this open. It is being argued well and the disagreement is the useful part.