Calculation Methodology & Standards
Full mathematical derivations and open formulas supporting the stoichiometry calculation engine.
Concentration Stoichiometry
When a lyophilized peptide powder of mass M (in milligrams) is dissolved in a solvent volume V (in milliliters of 0.9% benzyl alcohol preserved bacteriostatic water), the solution concentration C (mg/mL) is given by:
Since 1 milligram equals 1,000 micrograms (1 mg = 1,000 mcg), concentration in micrograms per milliliter C (mcg/mL) is:
Liquid Draw Volume Calculation
To isolate a target research dose D (mcg) (in micrograms) from a solution of concentration C (mcg/mL), the required draw volume V (mL) in milliliters is:
Syringe Calibration Derivations
Insulin syringes are calibrated in International Units of volume based on target insulin concentration standards:
U-100 Insulin Syringes
Calibrated at 100 units per 1.0 mL. Formula: Units (U-100) = Draw Volume (mL) * 100
U-40 Insulin Syringes
Calibrated at 40 units per 1.0 mL. Formula: Units (U-40) = Draw Volume (mL) * 40
Standard mL Syringes
Expressed directly in decimal fractions of milliliters (0.01 mL precision gradations).
Pharmacology References
Reconstitution formulas and stability parameters are derived from standard pharmaceutical compounding references including:
- [1]Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy23rd Edition — Pharmaceutical Calculations & Compounding Chemistry
- [2]USP <797> Pharmaceutical CompoundingSterile Preparations & Storage Stability Standards
- [3]Handbook on Injectable DrugsASHP Press — Parenteral Solutions & Diluent Dynamics