≥99% HPLC purity
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Lot WL-TR10-P00519 · BTLabs
Fat Loss
Tirzepatide
Dual GLP-1/GIP agonist peptide, one of the most sought-after in metabolic research today.
| Purity | ≥99% |
| Molecular formula | C225H348N48O68 |
| Molecular weight | 4813.45 Da |
| CAS number | 2023788-19-2 |
For scientific research only. This product is not approved for human, veterinary or diagnostic use. By purchasing it you confirm that you will use it exclusively for laboratory research purposes.
Research background
Tirzepatide is a dual agonist peptide: it activates the GLP-1 and the GIP receptor at the same time. It is built on the GIP backbone and carries a fatty acid chain binding it to albumin, which gives it a long half-life.
What makes it interesting in research is that GIP's role in metabolism is not settled: there is work arguing that agonizing that receptor and work arguing that antagonizing it produce similar effects on body weight, and tirzepatide is the tool used to study that paradox. It has large clinical programs behind it in type 2 diabetes and obesity.
Reconstitution and handling
- Work on a clean surface and disinfect the vial stopper with an alcohol wipe before piercing it.
- Add the bacteriostatic water slowly, letting it run down the inner wall of the vial rather than landing on the powder.
- Do not shake. Swirl the vial gently until the lyophilized powder has fully dissolved: vigorous agitation degrades the peptide.
- The solution should come out clear. If it turns cloudy or shows suspended particles, do not use it.
Storage and stability
- Before reconstitution: refrigerated between 2 and 8 °C, protected from light and moisture.
- After reconstitution: in the fridge and away from light. In solution the peptide lasts far less than as a powder, so it is best used soon.
- Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.
