Heavy Metals Testing

Heavy Metals Testing – Trace Elemental Impurity Analysis (ICP-MS)

Trace heavy metals—such as arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and lead—may be introduced during chemical synthesis, solvent handling, or packaging. To minimize toxicological risk and preserve the biochemical fidelity of our compounds, Pinnacle Compounds utilizes Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) for ultra-trace metal detection.

Heavy metals testing is a vital quality control measure to ensure the purity and compliance of research compounds, as trace metal contamination can compromise stability and functionality. To prevent these risks, Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) is employed for the highly sensitive detection of heavy metals. This advanced analytical technique ensures that metal levels remain well below detectable thresholds, confirming the absence of toxic elements such as lead, arsenic, mercury, and cadmium. By adhering to strict research purity standards, this testing process guarantees materials’ safety, consistency, and reliability, ultimately protecting the integrity of experimental outcomes and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Related Quality Testing Protocol

Our multi-layered approach to ensuring research-grade excellence.

Purity – HPLC

Mass Spectrometry (MS) verifies the molecular weight and structure of each compound. This ensures the product exactly matches its intended identity.

Safety – Endotoxin Testing (LAL)

Bioburden testing measures microbial load before sterilization. This helps prevent contamination and ensures a clean, controlled research environment.

Heavy Metals Testing

Using ICP-MS, we screen for heavy metals like lead and mercury. This ensures our compounds are free from toxic elements and meet safety standards.

Mass Spectrometry (MS)

This technique is particularly essential when dealing with structurally similar analogues, where minor sequence variations or stereochemical differences can alter pharmacological behavior.

Sterility Testing

To safeguard research integrity, particularly in applications involving injection, cell culture, or sensitive in vivo models, all applicable products undergo stringent sterility testing

Visual Inspection

Each finished unit undergoes dual-layer visual inspection prior to packaging. This includes human review under high-lux lighting and magnification

Dissolution Testing

This evaluation informs users of the most appropriate vehicle for their specific applications and is particularly critical for peptides that exhibit sequence-dependent solubility properties