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Cosmetic peptide

SNAP-8 Acetyl Octapeptide-3

For in vitro research use only. SNAP-8 is not for human or veterinary consumption, diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of any condition.
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Cosmetic peptide

SNAP-8 research overview

CAS Number
868844-74-0
Molecular Formula
C₄₁H₇₀N₁₆O₁₆S
HPLC Purity
≥99% (batch-verified)
Form
Lyophilised powder
Storage
2–8°C, desiccated, protected from light
Classification
Research reagent - in vitro use only

SNAP-8 (acetyl octapeptide-3) is a synthetic eight-amino-acid peptide modelled on the N-terminal end of SNAP-25, one of the three proteins that form the SNARE complex. It is an elongated version of the hexapeptide Argireline and is used in cosmetic-science and cell-biology research on vesicle fusion.

The SNARE complex, formed by SNAP-25, syntaxin and synaptobrevin (VAMP), drives the fusion of synaptic vesicles with the cell membrane. Short peptides that mimic part of SNAP-25 can compete with the full-length protein for a place in the complex. SNAP-8 extends the six-residue Argireline sequence by two residues at the C-terminus.

In in vitro research, SNAP-8 is studied in SNARE complex assembly assays, where it is reported to destabilise complex formation, and in cultured neuronal and neuroendocrine cell models, where calcium-dependent neurotransmitter release is measured. It is also used as a reference material in formulation and analytical work on cosmetic peptides.

SNAP-8 is studied alongside other cosmetic-science peptides such as GHK-Cu. Velox Peptides supplies SNAP-8 at ≥99% HPLC-verified purity as a 10mg lyophilised research reagent. Not for human or veterinary consumption.

Summary paraphrased from the peer-reviewed preclinical literature. For in vitro research use only. For source citations, email support@veloxpeps.com.

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Technical data

Compound specifications

Common nameSNAP-8 (Acetyl octapeptide-3, Acetyl glutamyl heptapeptide-1)
Full nameAcetyl octapeptide-3
CAS number868844-74-0
Molecular formulaC₄₁H₇₀N₁₆O₁₆S
Molecular weight1075.2 g/mol
SequenceAc-Glu-Glu-Met-Gln-Arg-Arg-Ala-Asp-NH2
HPLC purity≥99% (batch-verified)
AppearanceWhite to off-white lyophilised powder
SolubilityBacteriostatic water, sterile saline
Storage (lyophilised)2–8°C, protected from light
Storage (reconstituted)2–8°C, up to 28 days
Supplied as10mg

Purity & documentation

Batch testing and certificate of analysis

Every batch of SNAP-8 is third-party HPLC-tested prior to dispatch. Batch documentation is available on request.

Previous batch CoAs are archived in the CoA library. For batch-specific CoA requests prior to purchase, contact support@veloxpeps.com.

Delivery & payment

Buying SNAP-8 in the UK

SNAP-8 is sold by Velox Peptides (CRP Labs Ltd, UK company no. NI738125) and dispatched from the UK. Choose a vial size, pay on one page, and your order is dispatched the next working day.

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  • Testing: See the batch testing details above and past reports in the CoA library.
  • Research use only: Supplied as a research reagent for in vitro use. Not for human or veterinary consumption. See our Research Use Policy.

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What purity is Velox Peptides SNAP-8?
SNAP-8 is supplied at ≥99% HPLC-verified purity. Batch documentation is available on request.
How is SNAP-8 supplied and reconstituted for research use?
SNAP-8 is supplied as a 10mg lyophilised powder in a sterile single-use vial. For in vitro research use, reconstitution is performed with bacteriostatic water. See the reconstitution calculator for volume calculations based on required concentration.
What is SNAP-8 studied for in preclinical research?
SNAP-8 is studied in the peer-reviewed preclinical literature in the cell-based and animal-model systems described in the research overview above. Velox Peptides supplies SNAP-8 strictly as a research reagent for in vitro use by qualified researchers. It is not a medicinal product and is not for human or veterinary consumption.
What is the CAS number for SNAP-8?
The CAS registry number for SNAP-8 is 868844-74-0.
How does SNAP-8 differ from Argireline?
Argireline (acetyl hexapeptide-8) is a six-residue peptide, Ac-Glu-Glu-Met-Gln-Arg-Arg-NH₂, modelled on the N-terminus of SNAP-25. SNAP-8 (acetyl octapeptide-3) has the same six residues followed by alanine and aspartic acid, giving eight in total. Both are studied in vitro as competitive inhibitors of SNARE complex assembly.
How quickly is my order dispatched and delivered?
Orders are dispatched the next working day via Royal Mail Tracked 24, typically arriving in 1–2 working days, with tracking emailed on dispatch. UK shipping is free over £100, and EU shipping is available.
How do I pay, and is it secure?
We accept Pay by Bank - an instant, secure open-banking payment via Fena, where you authorise the payment in your own banking app and no card details are stored on our site. Manual UK bank transfer is available as a fallback. Orders are dispatched the next working day after payment clears.
Does my order include a certificate of analysis?
Yes. Every order includes a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis documenting third-party HPLC purity and mass-spectrometry identity confirmation, emailed with your order confirmation. Previous batch CoAs are archived in our CoA library.

For in vitro research use only. SNAP-8 is supplied solely as a research reagent for qualified professionals conducting in vitro or animal-model studies. It is not a medicinal product within the meaning of the Human Medicines Regulations 2012. It has not been evaluated by the MHRA or FDA. It is not intended for human or veterinary consumption, diagnosis, treatment, cure, or prevention of any condition. Any use outside lawful scientific research is outside the scope of sale.

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