Identity
| INCI name | Acetyl Octapeptide-3 |
| Also known as | SNAP-8 (a trade name; see below) |
| Sequence | Ac-Glu-Glu-Met-Gln-Arg-Arg-Ala-Asp-NH₂ (Ac-EEMQRRAD-NH₂) |
| Molecular formula | C₄₁H₇₀N₁₆O₁₆S |
| Molecular weight | 1075.2 g/mol |
| CAS number | 868844-74-0 |
In the sequence, Ac- means the first amino acid carries an acetyl group and -NH₂ means the last one ends in an amide.
Supply
| Grade | Cosmetic grade |
| Use | An ingredient for topical cosmetic products only. Never for injection |
| Vial | 10 mg, box of 10 |
| Availability | Pre-order |
| Larger packs | Quoted on request |
| Documents | Certificate of analysis for the batch, specification sheet, safety data sheet |
There is no minimum order for delivery in the UAE. Ask for the batch certificate before you order.
About the name SNAP-8
SNAP-8 is a trade name that belongs to the company that markets its own acetyl octapeptide-3 ingredient under it. We mention the name so that people searching for it can find the ingredient. Ours is supplied under the INCI name, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, and the certificate names its manufacturer.
For your product file
A cosmetic sold in the UAE has to be registered first, and the file lists every ingredient by INCI name. We provide the ingredient documents; the registration and the claims you make for the finished product are yours. Registering a cosmetic product in the UAE
Questions buyers ask
- Is SNAP-8 the same as acetyl octapeptide-3?
SNAP-8 is one company's trade name for an acetyl octapeptide-3 ingredient. The INCI name on a label is Acetyl Octapeptide-3 either way.
- Do you sell a SNAP-8 serum?
No. We supply the ingredient to companies that make cosmetic products.
- Can SNAP-8 be injected?
No. Acetyl octapeptide-3 is a cosmetic ingredient for products applied to the skin. We do not supply it for any other use.
- Who can order it?
Companies that formulate, make or brand cosmetics. Who can buy from us