How to Store SS-31: Temperature, Shelf Life & Handling
Storage requirements for SS-31 follow from what the molecule actually is — mitochondria-targeting aromatic-cationic tetrapeptide (cardiolipin-binding). The conditions below reflect that chemistry rather than generic peptide guidance.
Overview
Freezer sealed, fridge once mixed. Keeps well — its unusual building blocks resist breakdown.
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
Storage conditions for SS-31
Why these conditions, specifically
The D-arginine and dimethyltyrosine residues make it resistant to proteolysis and racemisation, so it is one of the more solution-stable peptides in the catalogue.
The main route to be aware of: adsorptive loss to plasticware from the cationic charge — the main practical concern.
All 2 degradation routes for SS-31Freeze–thaw
Tolerant; the unnatural residues resist degradation. Aliquot as standard practice.
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
Diluent selection, dissolution behaviour, and the calculator preset for this compound.
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.
Storage 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.