How to Reconstitute SS-31: A Step-by-Step Guide
Reconstituting SS-31 is not identical to reconstituting any other compound in this library. Freely water-soluble owing to its cationic character; dissolves quickly and cleanly.
Overview
Dissolves quickly in water. Use low-bind tubes, because its strong positive charge makes it stick to ordinary plastic.
What SS-31 actually is
A tiny four-part peptide that homes in on the powerhouse of the cell, sticking to a lipid (cardiolipin) found only in the inner mitochondrial membrane. Studied around cellular energy, oxidative stress, and aging. Also called Elamipretide.
Supplied for laboratory research use only — not for human or animal use.
Third-party tested by HPLC and LC-MS, ≥99% purity, with a Certificate of Analysis on every order. Ships across Canada.
Technical detail below
Diluent selection for SS-31
Freely water-soluble owing to its cationic character; dissolves quickly and cleanly. Use low-bind labware, since the strong positive charge promotes adsorption to surfaces.
Common reconstitution reference
A 10 mg vial in 2 mL yields 5 mg/mL. Use low-bind labware at low working concentrations.
Open the SS-31 calculatorMethod notes for this compound
- Reach room temperature before opening.
- Use low-bind labware and buffers at low working concentrations to limit adsorption of the cationic peptide.
- Aliquot and refrigerate.
What SS-31 is studied for
Studied for selective association with cardiolipin in the inner mitochondrial membrane, the basis of its mitochondrial targeting.
Examined for effects on mitochondrial energy production in research models of mitochondrial dysfunction.
Investigated around reactive-oxygen-species handling at the mitochondrion.
Summarizes published preclinical literature. Provided for research reference only; not a claim of efficacy or a description of human use.
More SS-31 reference
Lyophilized and reconstituted storage conditions, plus the practical working window.
Which solvents work, why, and what abnormal dissolution behaviour indicates.
The specific chemical routes by which this molecule breaks down, and how to limit each.
Which assays are informative for this molecule, and what to actually check on its COA.
Compound-specific bench practices, and the errors most often made with this molecule.
What to inspect on arrival, and which conditions actually warrant rejecting a vial.
Questions specific to this compound — structure, chemistry, and common misconceptions.
Reconstitution reference for other compounds
SS-31 is supplied strictly as a research chemical for in-vitro laboratory and research use only. It is not intended for human or animal consumption, diagnostic, or therapeutic use. This page is educational laboratory-handling reference information — not medical advice, not usage guidance, and not a protocol.