SNAP-8

Description

Pure Rawz SNAP-8 is a cosmetic octapeptide. It’s tested to 99% purity or higher and sold strictly for lab research.

SNAP-8 explained

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 it works

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 research

The manufacturer reports reduced wrinkle depth in small volunteer studies and stronger activity than argireline in cell assays.

Independent peer-reviewed data are limited.

The primary literature is on PubMed. Here’s a search to start from.

Choosing your option

Choose the option that fits your study:

• 10mg x 10 vials: $42.00
• 100mg x 10 vials: $260.00

Study design notes

Peptide work usually starts with a clear endpoint: a receptor readout in cell culture, a tissue marker, or a behavior in an animal model. Pick it before you order, because it decides which form and size make sense.

Most labs run a vehicle control next to the peptide, using the same bacteriostatic water, and keep the mixing and storage conditions identical between groups. Small handling differences show up as noise in peptide studies more often than people expect.

A typical peptide study plan lists the model, the endpoints, the form you’ll use, and how long each vial will last once mixed. Writing that down first makes ordering simple, because it tells you the size and number of vials you need.

SNAP-8 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
• Structure: Ac-Glu-Glu-Met-Gln-Arg-Arg-Ala-Asp-NH2
• Class: cosmetic octapeptide
• Options: 2 sizes and forms
• Purity: 99% or higher, verified by first- and third-party testing
• Use: laboratory research only

How we test each batch

We test each batch for identity and purity before it ships, using HPLC and mass spectrometry, with independent third-party checks on top of our own.

The batch number on the label matches the certificate of analysis. If your lab keeps paperwork on file, ask us for it and we’ll email it over.

Storage and shelf life

Store capsules, tablets and powder in a cool, dry place out of direct light, with the lid closed tight. Label the container with the opening date. It saves guesswork later.

Working with it safely

Handle it the way you’d handle any research chemical: gloves, eye protection and a clean bench. Don’t eat or drink where you work with it.

Keep it out of reach of anyone who isn’t trained, and dispose of used syringes, vials and wipes according to your lab’s waste rules.

Related products

• Alpha Spray (IGF-1 LR3 + BPC-157): Alpha Spray is a 10mL nasal spray that combines IGF-1 LR3 and BPC-157.
• Thymalfasin: Thymosin alpha-1 is a 28-amino-acid peptide first isolated from thymus tissue.
• SS-31: SS-31, also called elamipretide, is a four-amino-acid peptide: D-Arg-Dmt-Lys-Phe-NH2.
• Argireline: Argireline (acetyl hexapeptide-8, or -3) is a synthetic peptide based on the N-terminal end of SNAP-25.
• Immuno Bundle, combining Thymosin alpha-1, Thymalin and MOTS-c

You can also browse our full research peptides pages.

Similar compounds compared

Humanin: Humanin is a 24-amino-acid peptide encoded in mitochondrial DNA. It was first found in 2001 by Hashimoto and colleagues while looking for factors that protect neurons from Alzheimer’s-related damage.

B7-33: B7-33 is a short synthetic peptide based on the B chain of human relaxin-2. It was designed at the Florey Institute in Melbourne as a smaller, easier-to-make version of relaxin that keeps its anti-fibrotic signaling.

SNAP-8 questions

Does it come with a certificate of analysis?

Yes. Every batch is tested, and we’ll email the certificate of analysis for your batch number on request.

Can it be used in people or animals?

No. It’s sold for laboratory research only and isn’t approved for human or veterinary use.

How should I store it?

Follow the storage section above. In short: cold and dark for freeze-dried vials, room temperature and dry for capsules, tablets, powders and liquids, unless the label says otherwise.

What forms does it come in?

It comes in 2 sizes, listed in the dropdown on this page.

Is SNAP-8 in stock?

Yes. It’s in stock and ships from our warehouse after your order clears.

Order SNAP-8 today

Ready to order? SNAP-8 starts at $42.00 and ships from stock. Add it to your cart and you’re done.

Need more for the same project? Have a look at our research peptides.

For laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary use. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.