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Lyophilized vs liquid peptide stability
Lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder: Most peptides sold in this form Moisture removed via freeze-drying Very stable when dry Can last years if stored properly Requires reconstitution before use Lyophilized stability: Freezer (-20°C): 2-5+ years for most peptides
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- Lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder:
- Most peptides sold in this form
- Moisture removed via freeze-drying
- Very stable when dry
- Can last years if stored properly
- Requires reconstitution before use
- Lyophilized stability:
- Freezer (-20°C): 2-5+ years for most peptides
- Refrigerator (2-8°C): 1-2 years typical
- Room temperature: Weeks to months (varies by peptide)
- Key factor: Keeping it DRY (moisture is enemy)
- Liquid (reconstituted) peptides:
- Peptide dissolved in water
- Much less stable than powder
- Water enables hydrolysis
- Bacterial contamination risk higher
- Limited shelf life
- Liquid stability:
- Refrigerated with bacteriostatic water: 28-30 days typical
- Refrigerated with sterile water: 5-7 days maximum
- Room temperature: Hours to 1-2 days only
- Frozen (reconstituted): DO NOT FREEZE liquid peptides
- Key principle: Keep peptides as dry powder until needed, then use reconstituted solution within recommended timeframe.
- See our lyophilized vs liquid peptides comparison and peptide storage guide.