Storage Protocols for Lyophilized Powder
Peptides arrive as a freeze-dried powder. Keep them in a dark, cold place. For long-term storage (up to two years), freeze the vials at -20°C.
Once reconstituted, the liquid solution becomes fragile and must be stored in a refrigerator at 2-8°C. Do not freeze the reconstituted liquid, as freeze-thaw cycles break the peptide bonds.
How to Reconstitute Peptides Safely
Let the vial reach room temperature. Clean the rubber stopper with alcohol. Slowly inject bacteriostatic water (0.9% benzyl alcohol) down the side of the vial wall.
Do not spray the liquid directly onto the powder to avoid damaging the compounds. Gently swirl the vial until dissolved. Do not shake the vial.