How to reconstitute GHK-Cu
GHK-Cu ships as a lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder and must be reconstituted with bacteriostatic water before use in research. A standard 50mg vial is reconstituted with 1ml to 2ml of solvent. Use the visual calculator above to convert your vial size, water volume, and target dose into an exact syringe tick mark.
- 1Prepare your vial. Take your 50mg lyophilized GHK-Cu vial and a vial of bacteriostatic water. Wipe both stoppers with an alcohol swab.
- 2Add the solvent slowly. Draw 1ml to 2ml of bacteriostatic water and inject it slowly down the inside wall of the GHK-Cu vial, never directly onto the powder.
- 3Swirl, never shake. Gently swirl the vial until the GHK-Cu fully dissolves into a clear solution. Shaking can damage the peptide.
- 4Read your dose on the calculator. Enter your vial size, water added, and target dose into the calculator above to get the exact syringe tick mark.
- 5Store correctly. Keep reconstituted GHK-Cu refrigerated at 2-8C and use within the research window; store unreconstituted vials in the freezer.
GHK-Cu reconstitution FAQ
How much bacteriostatic water for a 50mg vial of GHK-Cu?
For a 50mg vial of GHK-Cu, add 1ml to 2ml of bacteriostatic water. 1ml gives a 50mg/ml concentration; 2ml gives 25mg/ml. Use the calculator above to convert that into an exact syringe measurement.
How do I reconstitute GHK-Cu step by step?
Swab the stoppers, inject 1-2ml of bacteriostatic water slowly down the GHK-Cu vial wall, swirl gently until clear (never shake), then read the correct syringe tick mark from the calculator above.
How should GHK-Cu be stored after mixing?
Reconstituted GHK-Cu is kept refrigerated at 2-8C and used within its research window. Unreconstituted (lyophilized) GHK-Cu is best stored in the freezer, away from light and moisture.
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