What Is Snap-8?
Snap-8 is supplied as a laboratory research material for controlled experimental work involving acetylated cosmetic-peptide research. The product is intended for analytical, biochemical, molecular, or cellular research according to the experimental design selected by the laboratory.
PQRS supplies Snap-8 strictly as a research material. It is not intended for human or veterinary use.
Snap-8 Molecular Profile
Chemical Profile
- Molecular Formula: C42H72N16O15S
- Molecular Weight: 1073.2 g/mol
- Sequence / Peptide Notation: Ac-Glu-Glu-Met-Gln-Arg-Arg-Ala-Asp-NH2
- PubChem CID: 71587832
- Identity Note: SNAP-8 is represented by PubChem as acetyl octapeptide-3. The peptide notation includes the N-terminal acetyl group and C-terminal amide.
Structure and identity reference: PubChem CID 71587832.
2D Molecular Structure
Interactive 3D Structure
Structural Representation: The 2D image is a database-derived molecular structure reference. The interactive 3D viewer is a computational molecular visualization derived from the referenced chemical structure and is not an experimentally determined structure. These representations are provided for molecular identification and structural reference only and do not constitute product-specific analytical confirmation.
Research Context
Laboratory studies may examine molecular identity, physicochemical properties, pathway interactions where applicable, stability, assay behavior, and cellular or biochemical responses under defined experimental conditions. Research descriptions should be interpreted as characterization of experimental systems rather than as claims of clinical or consumer outcomes.
Laboratory Research Applications
- Molecular characterization: Evaluation of identity, composition, structure, stability, or other measurable properties relevant to the material.
- Pathway research: Investigation of signaling, enzymatic, receptor, metabolic, or biochemical pathways associated with the material where scientifically applicable.
- Comparative research: Evaluation alongside appropriate controls or related research materials to compare molecular and experimental behavior.
Handling and Preparation
Handle using appropriate laboratory personal protective equipment and validated experimental procedures. Store according to the conditions stated on the product label and accompanying documentation. When preparation of a research solution is required, use an appropriate laboratory solvent and laboratory-specific protocol.
For Research Use Only. Not intended for human or veterinary use.
Research Resources
Researchers should consult product-specific analytical documentation and primary scientific literature when designing or interpreting experiments involving Snap-8.
