In research handling, peptides are typically measured with a U-100 insulin syringe, where 100 units equal 1 mL. Its fine graduations make the small volumes involved in peptide work easy to measure accurately.
The U-100 insulin syringe
A U-100 insulin syringe is marked in units, with 100 units to a milliliter. Because peptide volumes are often small, these fine markings make it much easier to measure a precise amount than a larger syringe would.
Units and the calculator
Once a peptide is reconstituted, converting a desired amount into syringe units is a quick calculation from the concentration. The reconstitution calculator does this automatically, returning the draw in units on a U-100 scale.
Use the reconstitution calculator
Enter vial strength and water volume to get concentration, draw units, and doses per vial.
A handling note
As with all peptide handling, keep everything clean to avoid contamination, and remember that this is laboratory handling of a research compound, not guidance for human use.
Key takeaways
- Peptides are typically measured with a U-100 insulin syringe.
- On a U-100 syringe, 100 units equal 1 mL.
- Fine graduations make small volumes easier to measure.
- A calculator converts a peptide amount into syringe units.
A note on research use
The peptides supplied by Axis Peptide Labs are reference compounds for laboratory and research use only. They are intended for qualified researchers working in academic, institutional, and analytical settings. They are not drugs, foods, cosmetics, or medical products, and they are not intended for human or veterinary consumption. Documented identity and documented purity are what matter most when sourcing a compound, both of which are published on the Axis certificates of analysis page.
