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Acetyl Octapeptide-3 Same as Snap-8: Naming Comparison
The table below clarifies nomenclature, regulatory designations, and key identifiers for Acetyl Octapeptide-3 and Snap-8, confirming their molecular identity across naming systems. INCI Name Acetyl Octapeptide-3 Not applicable (brand name) Acetyl Octapeptide-3
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- The table below clarifies nomenclature, regulatory designations, and key identifiers for Acetyl Octapeptide-3 and Snap-8, confirming their molecular identity across naming systems.
- INCI Name
- Acetyl Octapeptide-3
- Not applicable (brand name)
- Acetyl Octapeptide-3 is the required regulatory name for ingredient declarations globally
- Amino Acid Sequence
- Acetyl-Glu-Glu-Met-Gln-Arg-Arg-Ala-Asp-NH2
- Identical octapeptide sequence—no structural variation between designations
- CAS Number
- 868844-74-0
- Same CAS registry number confirms same chemical entity across all suppliers
- Molecular Weight
- 1075.18 Da
- Identical molecular weight—further proof of molecular equivalence
- Commercial Origin
- Generic INCI descriptor
- Lipotec (Lubrizol) trademark
- Snap-8 signals brand provenance; Acetyl Octapeptide-3 signals regulatory compliance
- Use in Research
- Specified in compliance documentation
- Specified in brand-specific protocols
- Both names reference the same compound in lab inventory and procurement systems