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How to Read a Certificate of Analysis (COA)

Updated: 2026

A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is a third-party lab report describing a specific batch of material.

Identity Confirms the material matches what's on the label, typically via mass spectrometry (MS) — the measured mass should match the expected molecular weight.

Purity Usually reported by HPLC as a percentage. Higher purity means fewer impurities. Look for the method and the batch number so the COA ties to your specific lot.

Batch matching A COA is only meaningful when its batch number matches the batch you received. Always cross-check them.

Where to find ours Every batch's COA is available in our COA Library, linked from each product.

For laboratory research use only. Not for human or animal use. This content is educational and does not constitute medical advice.
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