Description
Our Snap-8 10mg vial holds 10mg of lyophilized Snap-8, a cosmetic octapeptide, made and tested in the USA. It’s for in-vitro and lab research only.
Snap-8 at a glance
SNAP-8 (acetyl octapeptide-3) is an eight-amino-acid peptide that extends argireline by two amino acids. Like argireline, it mimics the end of SNAP-25, a protein needed to release acetylcholine at nerve endings.
It’s used in cosmetic research on expression lines.
How Snap-8 acts in the lab
SNAP-8 works the same way as argireline: it mimics the N-terminal end of SNAP-25 and competes for a spot in the SNARE complex that releases acetylcholine.
The two extra amino acids are meant to make that competition more effective. Less acetylcholine release means weaker muscle contraction in the models used.
Snap-8 10mg specifications
- Compound: Snap-8
- Also known as: acetyl octapeptide-3
- CAS number: 868844-74-0
- Molecular formula: C41H70N16O16S
- Molar mass: 1,075.2 g/mol
- Sequence: Ac-Glu-Glu-Met-Gln-Arg-Arg-Ala-Asp-NH2
- Amount: 10mg per vial
- Form: lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder
- Vial size: 3mL glass vial
- Purity: 99% or higher by HPLC
- Made in: USA
- SKU: CP-SNAP8-10
- Use: laboratory research only
Published Snap-8 studies
The manufacturer reports reduced wrinkle depth in small volunteer studies and stronger activity than argireline in cell assays.
Independent peer-reviewed data are limited.
To read the papers yourself, start with this PubMed search for SNAP-8.
How Snap-8 compares
Snap-8 10mg is easier to place once you see it next to the compounds it’s usually compared with. Snap-8 is an eight-amino-acid cosmetic peptide studied for expression lines. The others:
- GHK-Cu is the copper-binding tripeptide studied for collagen and skin repair
- Melanotan II is a cyclic alpha-MSH analog that drives melanin production
- Glutathione is the cell’s main antioxidant tripeptide
These cover the three main lines of skin research: repair and collagen, expression lines and pigmentation. See them all on our skin and tanning peptides page.
Lab-tested Snap-8 10mg
We only sell U.S.-made products, and Snap-8 10mg is no exception. Each batch is tested by an outside U.S. lab for identity, content and purity, with a 99%+ HPLC purity standard.
The certificate of analysis for the batch in stock is posted in the product gallery above. Click through the images and you’ll see the lab report with its date and numbers.
Batches are also screened for endotoxins, heavy metals and sterility. Those contaminant checks matter as much as purity for cell work, where a small amount of endotoxin can skew results.
Reconstituting Snap-8 10mg
The amount of liquid you add sets the concentration. For a vial holding 10mg:
- 1mL of bacteriostatic water gives 10mg/mL
- 2mL of bacteriostatic water gives 5mg/mL
- 3mL of bacteriostatic water gives 3.33mg/mL
Pick the volume that keeps your own calculations simple, then write the concentration and the mixing date on the label. The vial itself holds 3mL, so that’s the upper limit.
Most labs use sterile bacteriostatic water; we sell it in 10mL and 30mL vials. Warm the sealed vial to room temperature, add the water slowly along the glass wall and swirl gently until it’s clear. Never shake it.
How to store Snap-8 10mg
Store sealed vials of Snap-8 10mg in the freezer (-20°C) or the fridge (2 to 8°C), out of direct light. Mixed solution goes back in the fridge and should be used within about 28 days.
Vials are small and easy to knock over or misplace. Our 6 vial and 10 vial containers keep a whole study’s worth together.
Planning a study with Snap-8 10mg
Start from the protocol. Total the amount every arm needs from the first time point to the last, divide by the 10mg in a vial and add a spare. It’s cheaper to order once than to wait on a second shipment halfway through.
Only reconstitute what you’ll use in the next few weeks. Sealed vials stay stable in the freezer, while a mixed vial should be finished within about 28 days.
If you order more than one vial, check that the batch numbers match before you start. Running a whole study on one batch removes one variable.
Other skin and tanning peptides to look at
- GHK-Cu Raw Powder (1 Gram), bulk powder for formulation work
- Snap-8 Raw Powder (1 Gram), bulk powder for formulation work
- KLOW Blend 80mg (GHK-Cu, BPC-157, TB-500, KPV), GHK-Cu, BPC-157, TB-500 and KPV in one vial
- AHK-Cu Raw Powder (1 Gram), bulk powder for formulation work
- GHK-Cu Capsules 2mg (60 Count), an oral capsule format
Browse the full skin and tanning peptides range, or see every vial on our research peptides page.
Common questions about Snap-8 10mg
How much is in the Snap-8 10mg vial?
10mg of freeze-dried powder. The amount is printed on the label.
Is there a certificate of analysis for Snap-8 10mg?
Yes. The current batch’s COA is in the image gallery on this page.
What do I mix Snap-8 10mg with?
Sterile bacteriostatic water is the usual choice. The reconstitution section above shows the concentration for each volume.
How should I store it?
Keep sealed vials in the freezer for long-term storage or the fridge for a few weeks. Once mixed, refrigerate and use within about 28 days.
Can Snap-8 be used in people or animals?
No. It’s sold for laboratory research only and isn’t approved for human or veterinary use.
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For laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary use. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.
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