Description
What Is AOD9604? (In Plain English)
Human growth hormone is a long chain of building blocks, a bit like a long sentence. Scientists snipped off the last few words of that sentence and stuck one extra letter on the front, and that short piece is AOD9604. They study the small piece on its own to find out which jobs of the whole hormone it can still do in cells and in mice.
AOD9604 — Research Overview
AOD9604 is a synthetic 16-residue peptide corresponding to the C-terminal region of human growth hormone, residues 177–191, with a tyrosine added at the N-terminus (sequence YLRIVQCRSVEGSCGF, with an internal disulfide between the two cysteines). The literature associates this fragment with the lipolytic domain of hGH and reports activity in adipocyte models that is described as independent of the growth hormone receptor and the IGF-1 axis. Most published work is in vitro in adipocyte cultures and in rodent obesity models, with additional animal studies in cartilage research.
Primary Research Areas
- Adipocyte lipolysis — investigated in isolated adipocyte and 3T3-L1 culture systems
- Rodent metabolic models — studied in diet-induced and genetically obese mouse strains
- Growth hormone structure–activity relationships — used to map which hGH functions localize to the C-terminal fragment
- Cartilage and joint tissue models — referenced in animal studies of chondrocyte and cartilage matrix biology
- Comparative fragment studies — run against HGH Fragment 176-191 to assess the effect of the added N-terminal tyrosine
Specifications
- Compound: AOD9604 (Tyr-hGH 177–191; anti-obesity drug fragment 9604)
- Presentation: Lyophilized powder, sealed vial
- Quantity: 5 mg per vial
- Storage: Store lyophilized vials cold and protected from light. Reconstituted material is stored refrigerated per standard laboratory practice.
Related Research Peptides
AOD9604 is normally studied within the wider growth hormone research family, where fragments and secretagogues are compared side by side. Laboratories in this area also source HGH Fragment 176-191 5mg, CJC-1295 (No DAC) 5mg, Ipamorelin 5mg, and Tesamorelin 5mg.
Why Researchers Source AOD9604 from Dissolv Labs
Dissolv Labs is a research-supply company based in Southern California. Orders are picked, packed, and shipped domestically from our SoCal facility, so most U.S. laboratories see short transit times and no international customs delay.
Every vial ships as a complete kit. Each AOD9604 vial is paired with its own bacteriostatic water reconstitution vial, so the material arrives ready to prepare in the lab without a separate diluent order. Compounds are supplied lyophilized in sealed, labeled vials with lot identification, and analytical documentation is available on request.
AOD9604 — Frequently Asked Questions
What is AOD9604 used for?
AOD9604 is supplied strictly as a research chemical for in vitro and laboratory research applications. The literature investigates it as a growth hormone C-terminal fragment in adipocyte cultures and rodent metabolic models. It is not for human or veterinary use.
How does AOD9604 differ from HGH Fragment 176-191?
The two are nearly the same molecule: HGH Fragment 176-191 is the native 16-residue C-terminal sequence, while AOD9604 covers residues 177–191 with a tyrosine added at the N-terminus. That added tyrosine was introduced for synthetic and analytical reasons, including radiolabeling and stability during characterization. Comparative work between the two is a recurring theme in the fragment literature.
What form does AOD9604 5mg ship in?
Each order arrives as a lyophilized powder in a sealed, lot-labeled 5 mg vial, matched with its own bacteriostatic water reconstitution vial. Vials are kept cold and shielded from light until a laboratory prepares them. Reconstituted solution is refrigerated per standard laboratory practice.
Where can I buy AOD9604 research peptide?
Dissolv Labs supplies AOD9604 5mg to qualified researchers and ships domestically from Southern California. Orders leave as a complete kit, with reconstitution vial and lot identification included, so nothing else needs to be ordered to prepare the material. Analytical documentation is available on request.
Research Use Only
AOD9604 is sold exclusively as a Research Use Only (RUO) chemical. It is not a drug, supplement, cosmetic, or food, and it is not intended for human or veterinary use, ingestion, injection, topical application, or any form of consumption. It is intended solely for licensed laboratory research by qualified professionals. Dissolv Labs makes no medical, therapeutic, or diagnostic claims of any kind. By purchasing, the buyer confirms they are a qualified researcher and accepts full responsibility for lawful handling, use, and disposal.
Bacteriostatic (BAC) water is included free with every order.
Specifications
- Form: Lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder, sealed vial
- Appearance: White to off-white
- Purity: ≥99%, verified by HPLC
- Identity: Confirmed by mass spectrometry
- Testing: Independent third-party laboratory, every batch
- Documentation: Batch-specific COA available on request
Exact quantity and concentration are listed in the product title and variant options above. The figures above are release specifications — the measured result for your particular lot is stated on its Certificate of Analysis.
Documentation & Testing
Every batch is tested before release. Testing covers four checks: identity by mass spectrometry, purity by HPLC against a ≥99% release threshold, content verification against the labelled mass, and batch release tied to a specific lot number.
To request the Certificate of Analysis for your vial, email us with your order number or the lot number printed on the label. We do not gate documentation behind a form or a purchase.
New to reading a COA? Our plain-English guide decodes every line, and the full process is documented on our Quality & Testing page.
Handling & Storage
Lyophilized peptides are relatively stable during transit. Arriving at room temperature is not cause for concern — the cold pack is a margin of safety rather than a pass/fail condition.
Sealed vials of lyophilized material are typically stored refrigerated or frozen and protected from light. Handling protocols for a specific compound are determined by the researcher and their institution; we supply the material and its documentation.
Shipping & Returns
Orders placed before the daily cut-off are dispatched the same business day from Southern California in insulated packaging with ice packs. Tracking is issued at dispatch.
If a shipment arrives damaged, if vial contents appear inconsistent with the specification, or if the lot number on your vial does not match the certificate we provide, contact us and we will resolve it.
Because these are temperature-sensitive laboratory materials, opened vials cannot be returned to stock.
Questions
Straight answers about documentation, shipping, and what Research Use Only means.