Overview
Most metabolic-research compounds in this catalog are incretin-system agonists (GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon-receptor ligands) and related signaling molecules. The published literature studies them for metabolic and body-composition research endpoints. This guide describes how the compound is characterized and what that research covers. It is not usage guidance and makes no claim about outcomes from use.
A long-acting GLP-1 receptor agonist and one of the most-referenced peptides in modern metabolic research.
Evidence at a glance: Includes human-trial data
The cited record for this compound includes human-trial data. Each claim below still states its study type and population, so the scope of that evidence stays explicit.
Molecular identity
- Molecular formula
- C187H291N45O59
- Molecular weight
- 4113.6 g/mol
- CAS number
- 910463-68-2
- Amino acids
- 31
- Appearance
- White to off-white lyophilized powder
- Purity (HPLC)
- 99.3%
Researched mechanism
Selective GLP-1 receptor agonism with a fatty-acid modification conferring a long half-life via albumin binding.
Described as a mechanism characterized in the literature, not an effect you should expect from use.
What the published research shows
Extensive phase 3 evidence across glycemic and weight endpoints.
Every citation states its study type and population, so preclinical data is never presented as human-efficacy evidence.
How it compares
| Versus | Attribute | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Tirzepatide | Receptor targets | Tirzepatide adds GIP; semaglutide is GLP-1 only. |
| Cagrilintide | Class | Cagrilintide is an amylin analog, often studied alongside GLP-1 agonists. |
Reconstitution
Concentration math only: adding bacteriostatic water to the vial gives the resulting mg/mL shown below. This is not usage guidance.
| Vial | Bacteriostatic water | Concentration |
|---|---|---|
| 10 mg | 2 mL | 5 mg/mL |
| 20 mg | 2 mL | 10 mg/mL |
Storage & stability
| State | Temperature | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lyophilized (unopened) | -20°C | 24 months |
| Reconstituted | 2–8°C | up to 4 weeks |
Common questions
How should it be stored after mixing?+
Refrigerated at 2–8°C and used within the storage window shown in the table above.
