
General Information
The solubility of small molecule products, especially those that are hydrophobic can sometimes be a limiting factor in experimental design.…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023

The datasheet that came with my product states that the product needs to be stored under inert gas. What does that mean?
Inert gases such as nitrogen or argon are used to protect compounds that are highly prone to oxidation. To store…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023

Is the product I purchased light sensitive?
The majority of the small molecules we sell are not significantly light sensitive. For those that are, the light sensitivity…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023

Can I use your small molecule compounds as analytical standards and/or calibrants?
All our small molecules are research reagents only. We do not offer chemicals that are certified be used as analytical…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023

The datasheet for my compound states to add BSA or serum to the aqueoussolution before attempting to dilute my stock solution. Why is this suggested?
BSA and other serum albumins are natural carrier proteins for hydrophobic small molecules such as hormones and fatty acids. They…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023

The datasheet for my compound states that it will dissolve at a certain concentration, but I still see solid material. What should I do?
In most cases the speed at which a crystalline solid will dissolve is dependent upon three main factors, the affinity…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023

How should I dissolve the compound I purchased from you?
The product datasheet for the specific product includes information on the compound's solubility. Many compounds that are not directly soluble in water…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023

How should I handle waxy or low-melting point solids?
Compounds with relatively low melting points will often appear to be either waxy or sticky solids. These materials are difficult…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023

Why does the vial I received appear empty?
Many of our products are sold in very small quantities, and some are transparent, and/or are lyophilized to thin films…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023

The datasheet for the product I purchased states that it is provided as an oil. How can I transfer or pipette the amount of material that I need?
Most of our lipid products are supplied neat (i.e., they are not dissolved in a solvent) and will appear as…
Tue, Jul 18, 2023