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CJC-1295 reconstitution calculator and reference

Research use: limited or no human data

Also searched as CJC no DAC or Mod GRF 1-29.

Category
Growth
Common vial sizes
2, 5 mg
Shelf life
21 days
refrigerated, mixed

Short answer: add 2 mL of bac water to a 2 mg CJC-1295 vial. A 100 mcg amount then measures about 10 units on a 1 mL (U-100) insulin syringe.

To mix a 2 mg vial of CJC-1295, add about 2 mL of BAC water. Now each 1 mL of liquid holds 1 mg of peptide. So a 100 mcg dose is about 10 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.

CJC-1295 bac water calculator

= 0.10 mg

Add this much bac water
2mL
Concentration
1 mg/mL
Per dose
10 units
Doses / vial
20

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 CJC-1295, 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 CJC-1295?

CJC-1295 without DAC, also called Mod GRF 1-29, is a lab-made peptide in the growth-hormone group. It has a short half-life, which means it does not last long in the body once it is used.

It is often studied together with Ipamorelin. The 'no DAC' version is less stable once reconstituted, so it is typically mixed in smaller batches.

Growth hormone secretagogues (peptides studied for nudging the body's own growth-hormone signals) are usually mixed at low strength, because the amounts studied are small. Picking the right amount of BAC water keeps each dose on an easy-to-read mark on the syringe.

What published research looked at

Limited early-phase human pharmacology data; no large efficacy trials. Not FDA-approved.

These are study details, not instructions. An amount given to animals cannot be turned into a safe amount for a person.

How much bac water for CJC-1295?

The chart below is a CJC-1295 reconstitution chart: each common vial size, the bac water to add, and where a 100 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 mg2 mL1 mg/mL100 mcg10 units
5 mg3 mL1.67 mg/mL100 mcg6 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.

CJC-1295: concentration by vial size after reconstitutionCJC-1295 reconstitution reference: a 2 mg vial with 2 mL of bac water makes 1 mg/mL; a 5 mg vial with 3 mL of bac water makes 1.67 mg/mL. Concentration is the vial amount divided by the water added; no dose is assumed. BACwater .ai RECONSTITUTION REFERENCE CJC-1295 Concentration you get at each common vial size and bac water amount. 2 mg + 2 mL water 1 mg/mL 5 mg + 3 mL water 1.67 mg/mL Concentration = vial amount ÷ water added. Longer bar = stronger liquid. No dose is assumed and nothing is for sale.
CJC-1295 reconstitution reference: a 2 mg vial with 2 mL of bac water makes 1 mg/mL; a 5 mg vial with 3 mL of bac water makes 1.67 mg/mL. Concentration is the vial amount divided by the water added; no dose is assumed.

How to reconstitute CJC-1295

  1. 1
    Gather your supplies

    Wash your hands and lay out your CJC-1295 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 2 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

21 days
refrigerated

Keep in the fridge. Less stable. Use within ~3 weeks. This version is less stable in solution. Use it within about three weeks and keep it cold and dark. 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.

CJC-1295 reconstitution FAQ

Add about 2 mL of bacteriostatic water to a 2 mg vial of CJC-1295. That creates a 1 mg/mL solution, so a 100 mcg dose is about 10 units on a 1 mL insulin syringe. Adjust the water amount to move the dose to a cleaner mark.

Add about 3 mL of bacteriostatic water to a 5 mg vial of CJC-1295. That creates a 1.67 mg/mL solution, so a 100 mcg dose is about 6 units on a 1 mL insulin syringe. Adjust the water amount to move the dose to a cleaner mark.

Once mixed, CJC-1295 is typically stable for about 21 days when refrigerated. Keep in the fridge. Less stable. Use within ~3 weeks. 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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