Contract Laboratory

Analytical Services

Our scope covers the identity, purity, safety, and stability parameters required for release testing of research-grade peptides and small-molecule compounds. All methods adapted from USP, EP, and ICH guidelines with full instrument data retained.

Purity

Reverse-Phase HPLC

High-performance liquid chromatography with UV detection (214 / 280 nm). C18 reverse-phase column chemistry, gradient elution with water / acetonitrile / 0.1% TFA mobile phases. Suitable for peptides, small molecules, and derivatized compounds. Reported to 0.1% precision. Full chromatogram included with every certificate.

Method USP <621> Chromatography

Identity

LC-MS Identification

Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry for identity confirmation. Positive and negative mode electrospray ionization. Observed monoisotopic mass compared against theoretical mass with tolerances aligned to USP guidelines.

Method USP <736> Mass Spectrometry

Safety

Bacterial Endotoxins (LAL)

Kinetic chromogenic Limulus amebocyte lysate assay. Quantitative endotoxin determination to 0.005 EU/mL detection limit. Reported in EU/mg of active compound. Sample preparation per client-supplied dilution protocol or default per-mg dilution.

Method USP <85> Bacterial Endotoxins Test

Stability

Karl Fischer Water Content

Coulometric Karl Fischer titration for lyophilized samples and volumetric for solution samples. Suitable for peptides, solid-state APIs, and hygroscopic compounds. Quantitative water determination with high precision.

Method USP <921> Method 1c / 1a

Safety

Residual Solvents (GC-MS)

Headspace gas chromatography with mass spectrometry detection. ICH Q3C Class 1, 2, and 3 solvent screening. Quantitative reporting against pharmacopeial limits.

Method USP <467> Residual Solvents

Identity

Peptide Mapping

Enzymatic digestion with trypsin, chymotrypsin, or Lys-C followed by LC-MS/MS sequence confirmation. Coverage maps and peptide assignment table delivered with the certificate.

Method USP <1055> Biotechnology-Derived Articles