Confirmation that a sample is the intended molecule, established by matching its measured mass to the expected value, typically via mass spectrometry.
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Lyophilization
Freeze-drying: removing water from a frozen sample under vacuum by sublimation, producing a dry, stable powder.
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Bacteriostatic Water
Sterile water containing 0.9% benzyl alcohol, which inhibits bacterial growth and is commonly used to reconstitute multi-use vials.
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Amino Acid
An organic molecule that serves as a building block of peptides and proteins. Chains of amino acids linked together form peptides.
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