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TFA salt vs acetate salt

TFA salt and acetate salt are the two most common peptide salt forms. TFA is residual from solid-phase synthesis and purification

Related terms

  • Counterion — A counterion is the charged species that pairs with a peptide to form a neutral salt.
  • Peptide content vs purity — Peptide content and purity are two different measurements.
  • Lyophilization — Lyophilization is freeze-drying: water is removed from the frozen peptide solution under vacuum.
  • SPPS — SPPS (solid-phase peptide synthesis) is the standard manufacturing method for therapeutic and cosmetic peptides.

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