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Snap-8
Lab verified98.8% pureHPLC + Mass specEndotoxin tested
PS-504 · Cosmetic

Snap-8

4.3 · 33 reviews

An octapeptide (acetyl octapeptide-3) studied topically for effects on expression-line research in cosmetic science.

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$61.256.13/mg

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Molecular specification

Molecular formula
C34H60N14O13
Molecular weight
897.0 g/mol
CAS number
868844-74-0
Amino acids
8
Appearance
White powder
Purity (HPLC)
98.8%
Elimination half-life
n/a (topical)

Mechanism & published research

Studied topically for modulation of SNARE-complex signaling relevant to expression lines in cosmetic research.

  • Topical cosmetic effects examined in in-vitro and formulation studies.

    in vitroin vitro / formulation studies·representative cosmetic-peptide literaturePubMed ↗

Honest note on evidence: Studied as a topical cosmetic ingredient; evidence is in-vitro/formulation-based.

Descriptions summarize existing published research and are not claims about outcomes from use. Every citation states its study type and population.

How it compares

VersusAttributeNote
GHK-CuUseBoth appear in cosmetic research; different mechanisms.

Reconstitution

Concentration math only: add bacteriostatic water to the vial and the resulting concentration is shown below. This is not usage guidance.

VialBacteriostatic waterConcentration
10 mg—Formulated topically per cosmetic protocol
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Storage & stability

StateTemperatureDuration
Powder (unopened)2–8°C24 months
In formulation2–8°Cper formulation

Reviews

4.3
Based on 33 verified purchases

Reviews are collected post-delivery and screened to exclude any human-use or dosing-outcome claims before publication. They speak to product quality, shipping, and COA accuracy.

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“Purity matched and it reconstituted without cloudiness. Documentation included the identity trace.”
@cosmetic.k · 2026-02-20
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Product FAQ

Is this an injectable peptide?+

No. Snap-8 is studied as a topical cosmetic ingredient. It is still Research Use Only.