4 mL HPLC vial refers to a specific type of vial used in High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) systems. HPLC vials are small containers made of glass or sometimes plastic, designed to hold samples that will be analyzed using HPLC techniques.
In the case of a 4 mL HPLC vial, it means that the vial has a maximum capacity of 4 milliliters (4 mL) of liquid sample. These vials typically have a narrow opening at the top, which can be sealed with a cap or septum to prevent sample evaporation or contamination.