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 (one-letter: Ac-EEMQRRAD-NH₂) |
| CAS number | 868844-74-0 |
| Molecular formula | C₄₁H₇₀N₁₆O₁₆S |
| Molecular weight | 1075.2 g/mol |
Reading the sequence: Ac- means the first amino acid carries an acetyl group, and -NH₂ means the last one ends in
an amide rather than an acid. What is a peptide explains the notation.
Supply
| Grade | Cosmetic grade |
| Intended use | Ingredient for topical cosmetic products only. Never for injection. |
| Pack sizes | 10 mg |
| Availability | Pre-order, delivered within 14 days of confirmation |
| Documents | Batch certificate of analysis, specification sheet, safety data sheet |
Ask for the batch certificate before you order.
About the name SNAP-8
SNAP-8 is a trade name used by its owner for its own acetyl octapeptide-3 ingredient; the manufacturer Lubrizol, for example, sells "SNAP-8™ Peptide Solution C". We use the name on this page only so that people searching for it can find the ingredient. Our product is supplied under its INCI name, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, and the certificate states its manufacturer.
For your product file
To sell a cosmetic product in Great Britain you need a Responsible Person, a safety assessment by a qualified assessor, and a notification through the government's Submit Cosmetic Product Notifications service. Claims you make for the finished product need your own evidence. We supply the ingredient documents your assessor will ask for; tell us if they need anything further when you request a quote.
Pairing peptides in a formulation? See Copper Tripeptide-1 (GHK-Cu) and the full cosmetic ingredients list.
Questions people ask
- Is Acetyl Octapeptide-3 the same as SNAP-8?
SNAP-8 is a trade name for acetyl octapeptide-3. The INCI name, used on cosmetic labels, is Acetyl Octapeptide-3.
- What is the INCI name for SNAP-8?
Acetyl Octapeptide-3.
- How is acetyl octapeptide-3 related to acetyl hexapeptide-8 (Argireline)?
Acetyl hexapeptide-8 is a six-amino-acid peptide, Ac-EEMQRR-NH₂, often sold under the trade name Argireline. Acetyl octapeptide-3 is the same sequence with two more amino acids, alanine and aspartic acid, added at the end: Ac-EEMQRRAD-NH₂.
- Do you sell acetyl octapeptide-3 powder?
We supply it to skincare businesses as a cosmetic-grade ingredient. Format and pack sizes are confirmed on the quotation.
- Do you sell to individuals or home formulators?
No. We supply businesses only.