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Peptide Dilution Table
Common research vial sizes and bacteriostatic water volumes mapped to concentration and U-100 insulin syringe units for typical research doses. Pre-computed reference for laboratory use.
Dilution reference table
Each row is a (vial mass, bacteriostatic water volume) combination. The first column shows the resulting concentration. The remaining columns show how many units to draw on a U-100 insulin syringe to deliver the listed research dose.
| Vial | BAC water | Concentration | 100 mcg dose | 250 mcg dose | 500 mcg dose | 1 mg dose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mg | 1 mL | 5.00 mg/mL | 2.0 units | 5.0 units | 10.0 units | 20.0 units |
| 5 mg | 2 mL | 2.50 mg/mL | 4.0 units | 10.0 units | 20.0 units | 40.0 units |
| 10 mg | 1 mL | 10.00 mg/mL | 1.0 units | 2.5 units | 5.0 units | 10.0 units |
| 10 mg | 2 mL | 5.00 mg/mL | 2.0 units | 5.0 units | 10.0 units | 20.0 units |
| 10 mg | 3 mL | 3.33 mg/mL | 3.0 units | 7.5 units | 15.0 units | 30.0 units |
| 15 mg | 2 mL | 7.50 mg/mL | 1.3 units | 3.3 units | 6.7 units | 13.3 units |
| 20 mg | 2 mL | 10.00 mg/mL | 1.0 units | 2.5 units | 5.0 units | 10.0 units |
| 20 mg | 3 mL | 6.67 mg/mL | 1.5 units | 3.8 units | 7.5 units | 15.0 units |
| 30 mg | 3 mL | 10.00 mg/mL | 1.0 units | 2.5 units | 5.0 units | 10.0 units |
| 50 mg | 5 mL | 10.00 mg/mL | 1.0 units | 2.5 units | 5.0 units | 10.0 units |
All values rounded to one decimal place for readability. U-100 insulin syringes have 1-unit graduations on standard barrels — round to the nearest practical mark, or use a 0.3 mL syringe with finer graduations for small-volume draws.
Math reference only — for in-vitro and laboratory research use. Not dosing advice and not for human or animal administration. Kalon Research does not represent or warrant product identity, purity, or concentration. Buyer assumes all responsibility.
How to read the table
- Find your vial mass and BAC water row. The Concentration column shows the resulting mg/mL after the lyophilized cake fully dissolves.
- Pick the dose column closest to your study target. The cell value is the volume to draw on a U-100 insulin syringe to deliver that dose.
- For an exact target dose not listed in the columns, use the interactive Reconstitution Calculator — same math, any inputs.
- Always cross-check. A single decimal misreading on a U-100 syringe changes the dose by 10×. Verify concentration and volume independently before drawing.
FAQ
Dilution math FAQ
What is a U-100 insulin syringe?
A U-100 insulin syringe is calibrated so that 100 units equal 1 mL. On the syringe barrel, each unit corresponds to 0.01 mL. Research labs use insulin syringes because the fine graduations enable precise small-volume draws at the working concentrations typical for research peptides.
How is concentration calculated?
Concentration in mg/mL equals the vial mass in milligrams divided by the bacteriostatic water volume in milliliters. For example, a 10 mg vial reconstituted in 2 mL of BAC water gives 10 / 2 = 5 mg/mL, equivalent to 5000 mcg/mL.
How is per-dose syringe volume calculated?
Volume per dose in milliliters equals the target dose in micrograms divided by the concentration in mcg/mL. Multiply by 100 to convert to U-100 insulin syringe units. Example: a 250 mcg dose at 5 mg/mL (5000 mcg/mL) is 250 / 5000 = 0.05 mL, which equals 5 units on a U-100 syringe.
What if my target dose is not in the table?
Use the interactive Reconstitution Calculator for any vial size, water volume, and target dose combination — it returns the same math automatically.
Is this dosing advice?
No. This is a math reference for research labs. It does not recommend, suggest, or imply a dose for human or animal administration. Products from Kalon Research are sold strictly for in-vitro and laboratory research use only.
Research peptides at these vial sizes
The table above generalizes to any lyophilized research peptide. Below are the most commonly studied compounds at the vial sizes shown — each links to the product page with size options and reconstitution guidance.
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