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Understanding HPLC and Mass Spectrometry Testing for Peptide Verification

HPLC and mass spectrometry are the two core analytical methods behind any credible peptide
Certificate of Analysis. Here’s what each one actually measures.

HPLC (High-Performance Liquid Chromatography)

HPLC separates a sample into its component parts and measures the relative proportion of each,
giving a quantitative purity percentage for the peptide of interest.

Mass Spectrometry (MS)

MS measures the molecular weight of a sample, confirming that what’s in the vial actually
matches the expected mass of the target peptide — an identity check that HPLC purity alone
doesn’t provide.

Why Both Matter

Purity without identity confirmation only tells you the sample is “clean” — not that it’s the
correct compound. Our Ultra-Pure Research Grade uses both tests for that reason.

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