Description
AHK-Cu overview
AHK-Cu is the tripeptide Ala-His-Lys coordinated to a copper(II) ion, a close structural relative of GHK-Cu. It is used mainly in cosmetic-science and hair-follicle cell research.
Protides Health lists AHK-Cu 100mg in 100mg for laboratory research. The specification table below sets out the contents, molecular data and storage conditions, and the certificate of analysis is shown in the image gallery. You can compare related compounds in our copper peptides collection.
AHK-Cu Peptide Specifications
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Contents | AHK-Cu Lyophilized Powder in 3mL vial. |
| Available Sizes | 100mg |
| Peptide Type | Synthetic copper tripeptide complex (Ala-His-Lys coordinated to a copper(II) ion; also referenced as Copper Tripeptide-3) |
| Purity | 99% (HPLC-MS verified, third-party tested) |
| Molecular Formula | C15H24CuN6O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 415.93 g/mol |
| Sequence | Ala-His-Lys (complexed with Cu2+) |
| CAS Number | 682809-81-0 |
| CID | 7408502 (AHK tripeptide) |
| Appearance | Blue lyophilized powder in glass vial |
| Storage | Store at ≤6°C, sealed, away from heat, light, and moisture. |
| Solubility | Soluble in water |
AHK-Cu Chemical Structure
AHK tripeptide backbone shown; the coordinated copper(II) ion is not depicted.
AHK-Cu chemical structure
Two- and three-dimensional structures, identifiers and literature references are available from the U.S. National Library of Medicine’s PubChem database: PubChem CID 7408502 (AHK tripeptide).
Legal Disclaimer: AHK-Cu is sold by Protides Health for laboratory research purposes only. This product is not approved by the FDA for human consumption, medical use, or veterinary use. By completing a purchase, you verify that you are a qualified researcher and must comply with applicable local, state, and federal regulations. Please review our Research Use Policy before purchasing.
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