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AOD-9604 reconstitution calculator and reference

Research use: limited or no human data
Category
Metabolic
Common vial sizes
2, 5 mg
Shelf life
30 days
refrigerated, mixed

Short answer: add 1 mL of bac water to a 2 mg AOD-9604 vial. A 300 mcg amount then measures about 15 units on a 1 mL (U-100) insulin syringe.

To mix a 2 mg vial of AOD-9604, add about 1 mL of BAC water. Now each 1 mL of liquid holds 2 mg of peptide. So a 300 mcg dose is about 15 units on a 1 mL insulin syringe. Want a rounder number? Add a little more or a little less water.

What nobody knows

  • How much, if any, is safe for a person.
  • Whether it does anything in people, and what it does over the long term.
  • What is actually in your vial: the powder's identity, purity, and strength.
Compiled and maintained by the BACwater.ai editorial team and checked against the sources cited on this page. This is general research information, not a medical review. Last updated July 2026.

AOD-9604 bac water calculator

= 0.30 mg

Add this much bac water
1mL
Concentration
2 mg/mL
Per dose
15 units
Doses / vial
6

This is general reconstitution math for research and educational use only. BACwater.ai is not a medical company, and this is not medical advice. Always check your product's own paperwork and talk to your doctor before making any health decision. Read the full disclaimer.

What you cannot know about your vial

  • You cannot see what is really inside. Independent testing in this market has found research powders that were mislabeled, weaker or stronger than the label, or contaminated. An unlabeled vial tells you nothing you can verify.
  • “Research-grade” is not a standard. It is not a grade anyone checks. It does not promise that the powder is AOD-9604, that it is pure, or that the amount matches the label.
  • No calculation fixes this. The math here is exact for the numbers you type. It cannot tell you whether the powder in your vial matches what is printed on it.
Read more: what you cannot know about your vial

What is AOD-9604?

AOD-9604 is a lab-made piece of the growth-hormone molecule (a fragment, not the whole thing). It is studied in metabolic research.

It is a fragment rather than a full growth hormone peptide, which is what distinguishes it in research. Studied amounts are small.

Metabolic peptides include the GLP-1 class (they act on a body signal called GLP-1, which is studied in research for its role in appetite and blood sugar pathways). They are often reconstituted for research. The amounts studied vary a lot, so working out the BAC water for your exact vial matters more here than almost anywhere.

How much bac water for AOD-9604?

The chart below is a AOD-9604 reconstitution chart: each common vial size, the bac water to add, and where a 300 mcgmeasurement lands on a 1 mL insulin syringe. Use the calculator above for your exact vial and the amount you want to measure.

Vial amountBac water to addConcentrationAmount to measureSyringe units
2 mg1 mL2 mg/mL300 mcg15 units
5 mg1.5 mL3.33 mg/mL300 mcg9 units

The amount in the “Amount to measure” column is an example chosen so the math is easy to follow. It is not a recommended amount, and this site does not recommend how much to use. Units assume a U-100 insulin syringe (100 units = 1 mL). Always confirm the amount printed on your own vial.

AOD-9604: concentration by vial size after reconstitutionAOD-9604 reconstitution reference: a 2 mg vial with 1 mL of bac water makes 2 mg/mL; a 5 mg vial with 1.5 mL of bac water makes 3.33 mg/mL. Concentration is the vial amount divided by the water added; no dose is assumed. BACwater .ai RECONSTITUTION REFERENCE AOD-9604 Concentration you get at each common vial size and bac water amount. 2 mg + 1 mL water 2 mg/mL 5 mg + 1.5 mL water 3.33 mg/mL Concentration = vial amount ÷ water added. Longer bar = stronger liquid. No dose is assumed and nothing is for sale.
AOD-9604 reconstitution reference: a 2 mg vial with 1 mL of bac water makes 2 mg/mL; a 5 mg vial with 1.5 mL of bac water makes 3.33 mg/mL. Concentration is the vial amount divided by the water added; no dose is assumed.

How to reconstitute AOD-9604

  1. 1
    Gather your supplies

    Wash your hands and lay out your AOD-9604 vial, a vial of bacteriostatic water, an insulin syringe, and alcohol prep pads on a clean surface.

  2. 2
    Swab both vial tops

    Wipe the rubber stopper of both the peptide vial and the bacteriostatic water vial with separate alcohol prep pads. Let them air dry.

  3. 3
    Draw the bacteriostatic water

    For a 2 mg vial, draw about 1 mL of bacteriostatic water. Use the calculator on this page to match your exact vial strength.

  4. 4
    Add water to the peptide vial

    Insert the needle at an angle and let the water run slowly down the inside wall of the vial. Do not spray it directly onto the powder.

  5. 5
    Swirl gently

    Roll or swirl the vial between your palms until the powder fully dissolves. Roll it, do not shake it, if your product's instructions say so. The solution should look clear.

  6. 6
    Label and refrigerate

    Label the vial with the peptide name, the date mixed, and the expiration date, then refrigerate it immediately.

Storage and shelf life

30 days
refrigerated

Keep in the fridge. Once you add bac water, the peptide slowly breaks down, so refrigerate the vial and discard it if the solution turns cloudy or develops particles.

AOD-9604 reconstitution FAQ

Add about 1 mL of bacteriostatic water to a 2 mg vial of AOD-9604. That creates a 2 mg/mL solution, so a 300 mcg dose is about 15 units on a 1 mL insulin syringe. Adjust the water amount to move the dose to a cleaner mark.

Add about 1.5 mL of bacteriostatic water to a 5 mg vial of AOD-9604. That creates a 3.33 mg/mL solution, so a 300 mcg dose is about 9 units on a 1 mL insulin syringe. Adjust the water amount to move the dose to a cleaner mark.

Once mixed, AOD-9604 is typically stable for about 30 days when refrigerated. Keep in the fridge. Discard it sooner if the solution turns cloudy or develops particles.
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References

Primary sources for the facts on this page. We cite regulatory and peer-reviewed authorities rather than secondary blogs.

  1. Bacteriostatic Water for Injection, USP - prescribing information · U.S. FDA labeling via DailyMed (NIH / NLM)Defines bacteriostatic water as sterile water with 0.9% benzyl alcohol added as a bacteriostatic preservative, supplied in a multiple-dose container for diluting or dissolving drugs; contraindicated in neonates.
  2. Benzyl alcohol (Compound CID 244) · NIH PubChem, National Library of MedicineChemical identity, properties, and safety data for benzyl alcohol, the bacteriostatic preservative in BAC water.
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