Research use only. Not for human or animal consumption. Supplied exclusively to qualified clients.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

If your question is not answered here, write to us. We would rather give you a direct answer than have you guess.

Ordering

Why is there no add-to-cart or checkout?

Because these are laboratory research materials, not consumer goods. Removing the storefront means every order is read and confirmed by a person before anything ships. Submit a request through the order form and we reply by email with availability, documentation, and pricing.

Does submitting a request commit me to anything?

No. A request is an enquiry. Nothing proceeds until you review our reply and confirm you want to go ahead.

How quickly will I hear back?

We aim to reply within one business day. If you have not heard from us, check your spam folder and then write to retaresearchllc@gmail.com directly.

How is payment handled?

No payment details are collected anywhere on this website. Once you approve a quote, we arrange payment with you directly by email. If a page ever asks you for card details in our name, it is not us.

Can I order a compound that is not in the catalog?

Describe it in the notes field of your request. We will tell you honestly whether we can source it to the same documentation standard, and decline if we cannot.

Products & testing

Can I see the certificate of analysis before ordering?

Yes. Ask in your request and we will include the certificate for the current batch in our reply.

Do you include a COA with every shipment?

Not automatically. A certificate is generated for every batch, and we send it whenever you ask — with your order or at any point afterward. Most clients review it on a first order and do not want it attached to every repeat order, so we provide it on request rather than by default.

Is the COA specific to my lot?

Yes. Certificates are generated per batch and reference the lot number printed on your vial. We do not reuse a certificate from an earlier batch. Ask for the one covering your lot at any time.

What analysis is performed?

Purity by reverse-phase HPLC and identity by mass spectrometry, performed by third-party laboratories. Full detail is on the Standards page.

Will you tell me how to prepare or use the material?

No. We do not provide reconstitution procedures, concentrations, dosing information, or administration guidance of any kind. Determining suitability for your protocol is your responsibility. Requests for this information may result in an order being declined.

How should material be stored?

Storage conditions are listed on each product page and on the label. Generally, keep lyophilised material at −20 °C and protected from light; hold reconstituted material at 2–8 °C.

Shipping & returns

Where do you ship?

Within the United States only. We do not accept or fulfil international orders.

Can I return an order?

No. Because research materials cannot be verified once they have left our control, all sales are final. The exception is damage in transit or an incorrect item — see below.

What if my order arrives damaged or wrong?

Notify us within five (5) business days of delivery with photographs and your lot number. Once verified, we will arrange a replacement at our discretion.

What if the material does not meet its stated specification?

Send us your analytical data. If material does not meet the specification on its certificate, we will replace or refund it.

Eligibility & compliance

Who can order?

Clients who are at least 18 years of age and qualified to work with research chemicals — meaning you have the expertise, equipment, and facilities to store and handle them safely and lawfully.

Are these products approved for human use?

No. They are not drugs, foods, cosmetics, or medical devices. They are not approved for human or animal use in any form, and are supplied strictly for laboratory research and analytical testing.

Do you ever refuse orders?

Yes. We decline requests that appear inconsistent with legitimate research purposes, including any enquiry suggesting human or animal use, and we reserve the right to cancel orders at our discretion.

Still unanswered?

Email us with the specifics and we will reply directly.