HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin)

HCG is a two-subunit glycoprotein hormone; the beta subunit carries the receptor specificity.

Purity, content and identity from $250 per vial. Endotoxin, sterility and heavy metals at Gold and Elite. Results in 3 to 5 business days; sterility 14 days.

Compound data

9002-61-3

not applicable (glycoprotein)

about 70,000 g/mol by SDS-PAGE; peptide backbone about 25,700

Glycoprotein hormone

Sequence and names

Sequence: Heterodimer of two glycosylated chains: alpha 92 residues (UniProt P01215, five disulfides) and beta 145 residues (UniProt P0DN86, six disulfides); N- and O-glycosylated

Other names: Chorionic gonadotrophin

Tested as a protein: HPLC purity and content at $250 (Janoshik-style immunoassay alternatives are not used).

How we test it

Every level includes purity, quantity, identity and a solubility check. Pick the level that matches what you need to know.

$250

Purity and quantity by reversed-phase HPLC with the detector matched to the compound, identity against a reference standard, solubility check. 1 vial.

$550

Silver plus endotoxin (USP 85) and sterility (USP 71). 3 vials.

$700

Gold plus heavy metals by ICP-MS and a fentanyl screen. 4 vials.

Turnaround and reporting

Purity, quantity and identity are reported in 3 to 5 business days after the samples are logged in. Sterility adds a 14-day incubation, and you get a preliminary COA while it runs. The COA carries a QR code that opens the current version of the report on verifiedbyvanguard.com.

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