Heterodimeric glycoprotein
Two distinct chains — an alpha subunit shared across the glycoprotein hormone family and a specificity-determining beta subunit.
≥99% Purity · HPLC 
Independently verified
PASS
- Lot
- RFX-2606-051
- Purity (HPLC)
- 99.4%
- Identity
- LC-MS confirmed
- Tested
- June 2026
- Analysed by
- Independent U.S. laboratory
These are results measured on this lot. Full material specification is in Know your compound.
Gonadotropin Hormone
HCG
A glycoprotein hormone studied in reproductive endocrinology research.
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Research use only — not for human or veterinary use, diagnostic or therapeutic.
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Know your compound
What is HCG?
HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) is not a simple peptide — it is a glycoprotein hormone built from two different polypeptide chains held together non-covalently, and decorated with carbohydrate groups. Those sugar chains are functionally essential rather than decorative: they govern how long the hormone survives in circulation.
Its alpha chain is shared with LH, FSH and TSH; the beta chain is what distinguishes it and determines receptor specificity. It acts at the LH/CG receptor, and the extended circulating half-life conferred by its glycosylation is the principal reason it is used as a research tool in place of luteinizing hormone itself.
Supplied as a lyophilized powder for laboratory research use only, with a lot-specific Certificate of Analysis. Nothing here describes an approved therapy or a use in humans.
Schematic
A non-covalent heterodimer of two different chains, so there is no single backbone to draw and no one exact structure to model.
α subunit (CGA) 92 aa
β subunit (CGB3) 145 aa
held together non-covalently — no interchain bond
Identity
What the molecule is.
- Amino acids
- 237
- How many residues make up the chain.
- Molecular weight
- ~36.7 kDa (glycosylated heterodimer)
- The mass of one mole. You need this figure to calculate concentration when reconstituting.
- CAS
- 9002-61-3
- The registry number that identifies this substance unambiguously in chemical databases.
- Classification
- Heterodimeric glycoprotein hormone
- The research category this compound is grouped under.
Verification
How we know the material matches the label.
- Purity
- ≥99% (RP-HPLC, per lot)
- The share of the material that is the target compound, measured by reverse-phase HPLC on every lot — not a blanket brand claim.
- Identity method
- LC-MS confirmed
- Mass spectrometry compares the material against the expected sequence to confirm it is the right molecule.
- Documentation
- Certificate of Analysis, per lot
- The certificate for your specific lot is published before it ships and stays searchable by lot number.
Handling
What arrives, and how it is kept.
- Form
- Lyophilized powder
- The physical state the vial arrives in.
What the literature examines
Studied pathways
Summaries of what published research has investigated. Preclinical unless stated otherwise — not claims about this product.
LH/CG receptor
Studied at the shared luteinizing hormone / chorionic gonadotropin receptor in gonadal tissue.
Glycosylation and half-life
Carbohydrate groups substantially extend circulating half-life relative to LH, the basis for its use as a research substitute.
Certificate of Analysis
Every vial ships with its own report
Not a brand-wide spec sheet — a lot-specific certificate from an independent laboratory, published before the lot ships and searchable by lot number forever.
- Lot-specific HPLC purity and LC-MS identity
- Raw chromatogram attached to the certificate
- Signed by the analysing laboratory
- Permanent public archive, searchable by lot ID
Independent U.S. laboratory
Certificate of Analysis · RFX-2606-051
| Test | Specification | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Purity (HPLC) | ≥ 99.0% | 99.4% |
| Identity (LC-MS) | Conforms | Conforms |
| Appearance | White powder | Conforms |
| Net content | Label claim | Conforms |
Questions
HCG FAQ
Is HCG approved by the FDA?
No. HCG is not an FDA-approved drug and is not approved for human or veterinary use. It is supplied exclusively as a research material for laboratory use, and it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Does this lot come with a Certificate of Analysis?
Yes. Every lot is assayed by an independent U.S. laboratory for purity and identity, and the certificate for the lot you receive is published in our COA library — you can read it before you order.
How is purity determined?
Purity is quantified by reverse-phase HPLC against a reference standard, and identity is confirmed by mass spectrometry. Both results appear on the lot certificate.
How should this be stored?
Lyophilized material is typically stored cold and protected from light. Handling and storage are the responsibility of the receiving laboratory; refer to the lot documentation for specifics.
How does the buy-one-get-one offer work?
Every second vial is free, sitewide and automatically. Add two vials and you pay for one; add six and you pay for three. Compounds can be mixed, there is no code, and there is no limit.
When will my order ship?
Orders are processed promptly and shipped with tracking. Free US shipping applies over $100; Priority shipping is $8.95 otherwise.
The guarantee
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