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Is 98% purity actually good or should I be worried — need advice

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Dr.LipidDallas
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Nov 25, 2024 at 2:18 PM#11
Dr.GastroMayo said:
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…

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: 15.3 minutes (consistent with semaglutide reference standard)
Peak purity: 99.1%
Related substances: 0.6% (single impurity at 9.5 minutes — likely a synthesis intermediate)
Mass spec: m/z 4113.6 (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.

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Nov 25, 2024 at 8:14 PM#12
bbq_ray_KC said:
Agreed, and mass spec answers a question purity does not: identity.

That reframing is the part I needed. Sending this to two other people who asked me the same thing last week.

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Nov 26, 2024 at 2:10 AM#13
Dr.GastroMayo said:
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…

I tested my certificates of analysis batch through Janoshik — 98.7% purity. That's within acceptable range for compounded peptides. Turnaround was 12 business days.

The test costs ~$127 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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Nov 26, 2024 at 8:06 AM#14
tyler_CSCS said:
Two reports on the same product from two laboratories, four percentage points apart, and no method stated on either.

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.

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Nov 26, 2024 at 2:02 PM#15

Moderator note: the sourcing question belongs in the vendor section and has been split out. Report rather than reply if it drifts again.

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