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Choose a solvent from the compound documentation

A solvent must suit the compound’s identity, salt form, solubility and intended laboratory assay. Water is suitable for some compounds; it is not a universal solvent. Do not assume that a clear solution establishes identity, stability or suitability for an experiment.

Sterile water, WA3 and WA10, and Acetic Acid 0.6% are separate kits in Lab supplies. These products are not interchangeable. Check the relevant manufacturer or lot documentation before selecting a solvent. This guide does not prescribe a preparation method.

Calculate from one vial

Use the verified mass in one vial, not the combined mass of the ten-vial kit. Divide mass in milligrams by the final prepared solution volume in millilitres:

Mathematical example: 10 mg in a final volume of 2 mL gives 5 mg/mL, or 500 mcg per 0.1 mL. This describes concentration only; it is not a recommendation for use.

The product calculator assumes the entered solvent volume equals the final prepared solution volume. If these differ, use the measured final volume. For blends, the selected SKU gives total mass; it does not give the concentration of each component. International units (IU) describe biological activity and cannot be converted to mg without compound-specific documentation.

Follow the documented storage conditions

Dry material and a prepared solution can have different storage requirements. Follow the manufacturer or assigned lot’s instructions for temperature, light protection, container compatibility and allowable storage time. There is no single storage temperature or shelf life that applies to every compound and solvent.

Record the compound, SKU or lot identifier where available, solvent, verified mass, final volume, concentration and preparation date. Use the relevant laboratory procedure for handling and storage; concentration maths alone does not establish solubility or stability.

Check before preparing an experiment

Catalog identifiers describe the named compound. They do not verify a supplier lot, salt form or assay suitability. Ask Gala about available lot documentation before payment.