Comment · Wed, May 6, 2015 · Ceretropic
Where can I send nootropic samples for 3rd party lab testing?
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percpetionisreality · 33 points
I'm looking to expand my nootropic business this summer (I currently only sell memantine, both powder and liquid form). I wish to get a sample of tianeptine tested along with other nootropics that I will soon decide on and get samples of (no scheduled drugs or analogs of them). To clarify I am looking to purchase 3rd party lab testing from a reputable/known source, i know it's not free. If anyone knows of any source or would like to suggest products they would like me to carry in the future feel free to comment.
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onecrap · 2 points
What is better for identification: HPLC or NMR?
u/MisterYouAreSoDumb · Ceretropic
HPLC is for purity, not for identification. You can use the LC to separate the sample, then use a mass spec to get the masses of the components. However, the HPLC is just going to give you a percentage purity. You won't necessarily know what the substance is. NMR will be able to pick up the protons in the sample. That will allow you to identify most things. The issue only comes into play when an addition to a molecule does not have any protons. FTIR is good for identification, if you have a good reference library. Another thing FTIR will give you is visual indications of functional groups. So to get the identity and purity of everything out there, you need multiple machines.