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LabGrade is a rigorously curated directory of research-compound vendors, built for adults who source these compounds for research and want to do it safely. Our entire value is one thing: helping you tell verified sources from contaminated or underdosed ones.

The COA Verification Framework

Every vendor is rated against third-party Certificate of Analysis (COA) evidence:

  • ✅ Verified — third-party COA present, recent batch date, lot number matches the product, tested by a reputable lab.
  • ⚠️ Partial — a COA exists but is outdated, the lab is unverified, or the lot number can’t be confirmed.
  • ❌ Unverified — no third-party COA, self-reported purity only, or an in-house lab.

Independent testing

Where possible we spot-test batches ourselves via Janoshik Analytical (HPLC purity + LC-MS identity) and publish the results.

Labs we recognize

Janoshik Analytical, Colmaric Analyticals, and any ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory.

Editorial independence

Ratings are not for sale. Referral relationships never change a vendor’s COA rating or whether we cover them.