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Research & Analytical Tools

Precision calculators for laboratory research — reconstitution, molarity, dilution series, interspecies scaling, and unit conversion. All tools run in-browser; no data is transmitted.

⚠️ For in-vitro and laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary use. Always verify calculations independently before use in experimental protocols.

Reconstitution Calculator

Calculate the resulting concentration when reconstituting a lyophilised research compound with a known volume of solvent (bacteriostatic water or sterile water).

mL
How much solvent you're drawing into the vial
Result
Resulting concentration
In µg/mL
Per 0.1 mL draw

Common Reconstitution Reference

VialSolvent AddedConcentrationPer 0.1 mL aliquot
2 mg2 mL1 mg/mL (1000 µg/mL)100 µg
5 mg2 mL2.5 mg/mL (2500 µg/mL)250 µg
5 mg5 mL1 mg/mL (1000 µg/mL)100 µg
10 mg2 mL5 mg/mL (5000 µg/mL)500 µg
10 mg10 mL1 mg/mL (1000 µg/mL)100 µg

Peptide Molarity Calculator

Convert between mass and molar concentration for peptide stock solutions. Enter the peptide's molecular weight and the mass dissolved to calculate µM and nM concentrations across standard volumes.

g/mol (Da)
Find MW on the Certificate of Analysis or product datasheet
Concentration
mM
µM
nM
mg/mL
µg/mL

OL Research Peptide Molecular Weights

CompoundMW (Da)SKU
BPC-1571419.5OLR-BPC-10
TB-500 (Thymosin β4 frag.)1758.0OLR-TB500-10
Copper GHK-Cu340.4 (ligand) / 403.9 (Cu²⁺ complex)OLR-GHKCU-50
Epithalon390.4OLR-EPI-10
Ipamorelin711.9OLR-IPA-10
PT-141 (Bremelanotide)1025.2OLR-PT141-10
Melanotan II1024.2OLR-MT2-10
SNAP-81076.2OLR-SNAP8-10
Tesamorelin5135.0OLR-TESA-10
MOTS-C2174.6OLR-MOTSC-10
KPV340.4OLR-KPV-10
Selank751.9OLR-SEL-5
Semax813.0OLR-SEX-5

Serial Dilution Calculator

Plan a serial dilution series for dose-response experiments. Enter your stock concentration and the dilution scheme to see the concentration at each step.

× per step
e.g. 10 = 1:10 dilution each step
steps
µL
Dilution Series

Administration Volume Calculator

Calculate the volume to draw for a specified dose in preclinical in-vivo research models, based on reconstituted stock concentration.

Concentration of reconstituted vial
Result
mL to draw
IU syringe units
Actual dose delivered

U-100 Insulin Syringe Reference — 1 mg/mL stock

All U-100 insulin syringes: 1 unit = 0.01 mL regardless of barrel size. Barrel size only limits maximum volume.

DoseVolume (mL)Units (all U-100)Minimum barrel
100 µg0.10 mL10 units30 IU
250 µg0.25 mL25 units30 IU
500 µg0.50 mL50 units50 IU
1 mg1.00 mL100 units100 IU

Vial Duration Calculator

Plan your research supply requirements — calculate total administrations and protocol duration from a reconstituted vial given a defined dose and frequency.

mg
µg
× / day
Protocol Supply
Total administrations
Protocol days
Protocol weeks

Reconstituted Peptide Stability Reference

ConditionTypical StabilityNotes
2–8°C (refrigerated)14–30 daysRecommended for active use; keep sealed and protected from light
−20°C (frozen)3–6 monthsMinimise freeze-thaw cycles; aliquot before freezing
−80°C (deep freeze)12+ monthsOptimal for long-term storage of reconstituted aliquots
Lyophilised (unopened)Per CoA / labelStore cool, dry, away from light and moisture

Interspecies Dose Scaling

Convert doses between species using published body surface area (Km factor) methodology. Based on Reagan-Shaw et al. (2008), FASEB Journal.

mg/kg
Scaled Dose
mg/kg (target species)
Conversion factor

Km Factor Reference Table

HED (mg/kg) = Animal dose (mg/kg) × Animal Km ÷ Human Km. Source: Reagan-Shaw S et al. FASEB J 2008;22:659–661.

SpeciesAvg weightKm factorBSA (m²)
Mouse0.02 kg30.007
Rat0.15 kg60.025
Guinea pig0.40 kg80.05
Rabbit1.8 kg120.15
Dog10 kg200.50
Monkey (primate)3 kg370.24
Human60 kg371.62

Unit Converter

Convert between mass units, concentration units, and volume units commonly used in peptide research. For molar ↔ mass conversions, enter the compound's molecular weight.

Equivalents