Name: Snap-8 Raw Powder 1g for external
Brand: Uther Peptide
SKU: UP-SNAP-8-RAW-1G
Price: 105.00 USD
Availability: InStock

What is Snap-8?

Snap-8 extends the sequence used in the widely known hexapeptide Argireline, acetyl hexapeptide-3, by two additional residues, and it is designed to mimic the N-terminal region of the SNAP-25 protein involved in neurotransmitter release. It belongs to the cosmetic-peptide category rather than the hormone or growth-factor categories of many other research peptides.

How it is understood to work

Snap-8 is thought to compete with native SNAP-25 for a position in the SNARE complex, the protein assembly required for acetylcholine release at the neuromuscular junction. By partially displacing SNAP-25, it is reported in study models to reduce the strength of muscle contraction in the small facial muscles responsible for expression lines.

Research status

Research on Snap-8 is concentrated in cosmetic and dermatological science, particularly around forehead and periorbital expression lines, and largely involves in vitro and topical-formulation studies rather than systemic pharmacology. It is one of several SNARE-targeting cosmetic peptides used as comparators in that research space, alongside Argireline and similar sequences.

This listing: Uther Peptide Snap-8

Brand: Uther Peptide
Other strengths: 10mg $40.00
Also sold by: HK Peptide 10mg $40.00

Lab testing

Uther Peptide published a Janoshik report for this compound. Test: Identity & purity. Result: SNAP8 10mg. Tested Jul 30, 2025. The vial tested was a different strength than this listing, so treat it as evidence for the compound and ask for the batch COA for this exact strength.

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Specifications

Compound: Snap-8
Also known as: Acetyl Octapeptide-3
Class: Cosmetic peptide (SNARE-complex modulator)
Form: Raw powder (bulk, not in vials)
Molecular formula: C₄₁H₇₀N₁₆O₁₆S
Molecular weight: 1075.17 g/mol
Stated purity: 99%
Sequence: Ac-Glu-Glu-Met-Gln-Arg-Arg-Ala-Asp-NH₂

Handling & storage

Supplied as a lyophilized powder or, in raw-powder format, intended for external or topical formulation research rather than reconstitution as an injectable-style solution; keep either form sealed, frozen or cool, and protected from light and moisture.

Questions

How is Snap-8 different from Argireline?

Snap-8 is a longer, eight-residue extension of the same six-residue Argireline sequence, designed to engage more of the SNAP-25 binding region, and is generally studied as a somewhat more potent variant within the same SNARE-targeting mechanism.

Why is Snap-8 sometimes sold as a raw powder for external use?

Because its research applications are largely topical and cosmetic-formulation based rather than systemic, a raw powder intended for external formulation work is a common format alongside the standard lyophilized vial kit.

For laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary use. Nothing on this page is medical advice.