Copper tripeptide-1.xHOAc

CAS: 89030-95-5

Ref. 3D-FC180071

Product Information

• Name: Copper tripeptide-1.xHOAc
• Synonyms: GHK copper
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Copper peptide (GHK-Cu), also known as liver cell growth factor, is the naturally occurring tripeptide glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine in a complex with copper (II), for which it has a strong affinity. GHK-Cu is found in human plasma, where it is thought to promote a range of beneficial effects, including wound healing, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. In skin fibroblasts GHK-Cu promotes collagen production, glycosaminoglycan synthesis and blood vessels growth. GHK-Cu has found a use in the cosmetics industry, where its collagen production stimulating effect is used in anti-aging/reparative skin creams. GHK-Cu also exhibits therapeutic effect on hair loss.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 401.91 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₄H₂₂CuN₆O₄·xC₂H₄O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder